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The last time Atlético won away at the Nou Camp was in 2006 when a brace by Fernando Torres helped sink Barcelona.
Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone, the longest-serving manager in LaLiga, is eager to break his away-winless streak against title rivals Barcelona when his team visits the Catalan giants on Saturday.
Despite leading Atletico to two La Liga titles, Simeone has yet to secure a victory at Barcelona's home ground. In 17 attempts, the Argentine manager has not been able to get three points at Camp Nou.
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The match holds weight as both Barcelona and Atletico Madrid enter the game with 38 points. This tight competition was unforeseen just two months ago when Barcelona held a commanding 10-point lead.
Simeone seeks first away win
Simeone addressed the team's recent form and their approach to the crucial match.
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"What we've been talking about for a month and a half, the team is working well as a unit, looking for opportunities in each game to hurt the opponent, to compete and improve," Simeone told reporters on Friday via Reuter.
He also acknowledged Barcelona's strengths, stating, "We face a team that plays very well, I like their youth in the midfield, Raphinha is one of the best in the league for his courage and style of play. We have our strengths for a game that will surely be entertaining."
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Atletico hasn't won away at Barcelona since 2006, Simeone recalled their title-winning draw at the Camp Nou in the final game of the 2013-14 season.
"It's a good thing I haven't won there in my life. I've won everywhere and I've won a league there," Simeone remarked, highlighting their past success at the venue despite the lack of outright victories.
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