After the international break, FC Barcelona will face Atletico Madrid in La Liga before meeting again in the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals. The two-legged tie will test both sides over a tense and crucial period.
Atletico recently knocked Barcelona out of the Copa del Rey semifinals with a 4-3 aggregate score, raising the stakes for the upcoming fixtures. Nevertheless, 2004 Ballon d’Or winner Andriy Shevchenko expressed confidence that Barcelona currently hold the upper hand, benefiting from better form under coach Hansi Flick.
Shevchenko predicts an exciting and balanced match but clearly leans toward the Blaugrana as slight favorites. He named Harry Kane, Lamine Yamal, and Kylian Mbappe as key players that could influence the outcome, blending youth with experience.
These three matches over ten days could define Barcelona’s season, and Shevchenko’s endorsement adds weight to the expectation that Barcelona is poised to advance further in the Champions League.
