BARCELONA (Reuters) - Barcelona's 100 percent start to the Liga season will be severely tested at Atletico Madrid on Saturday in an atmosphere certain to be intensified by political fervour. It will be the first time Barca have visited the capital since a disputed referendum on independence in Catalonia which has stoked tensions with the Spanish government. As the Catalan region's most famous export, Ernesto Valverde's Barca side can expect an even more intimidating welcome from the Atletico fans than usual. The political tension has capped a difficult start to the campaign for Barca off the pitch. They will face their toughest opponents since the season began in Atletico, who are fourth in the standings, six points off Barca but also unbeaten.

Source: The Star October 12, 2017 10:30 UTC