Barcelona 2-3 Atletico Madrid: 5 Talking Points | 2019-20 Spanish Super Cup 

#3 Atletico Madrid slowly getting into gear

Atletico Madrid have won their last five games in all competitions

Atletico Madrid started a new era in the summer, spending in excess of €250 million to bring in new faces like Joao Felix, Hector Herrera and Felipe, while they also saw established stalwarts like Antoine Griezmann, Juanfran, Felipe Luiz, Diego Godin and Lucas Hernandez depart.

Things, however, did not go smoothly for the capital club, with fans disillusioned by their lack of positive results and this led to boos ringing out against the players and the manager.

Diego Simeone recognized their frustration and declared that the onus was on the players and himself to prove their mettle and they have responded in kind, with recent results indicative that the club are gradually turning the tide.

Three consecutive wins in the league has seen Atletico climb up to third on the standings and close the gap with the leaders to five points, while their victory over Barcelona means they have registered five consecutive victories in all competitions for the first time this season.

Although historically Atletico Madrid would not have been eligible for the Spanish Super Cup but the new format sees them included after an expanded version included the Copa del Rey runners-up and second-placed team in the league.

Their victory over Barcelona offers them the opportunity to win the first trophy on offer in Spain and if they can successfully dispatch Real Madrid on Sunday, this would give them renewed confidence ahead of their marquee Champions League clash with Premier League leaders Liverpool.