Barcelona vs Atletico de Madrid - Neymar could spearhead Barcelona attack

Barcelona coach Luis Enrique has indicated forward Neymar will be fit to play in Saturday's top-of-the-table Primera Division clash with Atletico Madrid.

Atletico head to the Nou Camp second in La Liga but locked on 48 points with leaders Barca, who have a game in hand.

And Diego Simeone's side boast by far the best defensive record in the Spanish top flight, having leaked just eight goals in 21 matches.

Luis Enrique is unlikely, therefore, to hold back any of his attacking options, even though Brazil star Neymar has been struggling with a foot injury.

"They're totally fine," the Barca boss said when quizzed at his pre-match press conference about the fitness of Neymar and full-back Jordi Alba (hamstring).

Asked if it would be risky to play Neymar on Saturday, Luis Enrique said: "He has a bruised foot. Risky would be not playing him. They could kill me!"

Luis Enrique is looking forward to the tussle, and to the atmosphere in a full stadium for a massive match, but insists the outcome will not decide anything.

"This game is not definitive," he said. "We want to create problems with the game and see a packed Camp Nou."

He is full of admiration for Simeone, saying of his opposite number: "The secret of Simeone is in his vision. He is a successful coach with a particular idea of b b the game and how to manage the group. He's one of the best in the world.

"If Atletico are the team that have conceded the fewest goals it will be because they defend very well, dominate the whole defensive network and base their strength on such solidness to win games. We are not surprised."

Barca extended their unbeaten streak to 25 games in midweek, easing into the semi-finals with a 3-1 Copa del Rey victory over Athletic Bilbao to win 5-2 on aggregate.

But Atletico, having lost only once in their previous 24 games, crashed out, going down 3-2 to Celta Vigo at the Vicente Calderon after a goalless first leg.

Atletico captain Gabi acknowledged the surprise loss on Wednesday was a blow, but urged the team to focus on the vital trip this weekend.

"The team are hurting," the midfielder told his club's website. "When you don't win and the fans come to cheer in a competition that we like, when the fans come to cheer and they have contributed so much, the dressing room is disappointed.

"But the important thing for the group is to get back up and we have a big match against a great rival on Saturday."