Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone has singled out one Barcelona star to be wary of on Saturday night, but it's not Lamine Yamal.
Barcelona and Los Rojiblancos will lock horns in a top-of-the-table clash in Catalonia on Saturday night.
The winner of the encounter will start the new year of top of the LALIGA standings, with Real Madrid still playing a game less heading into this weekend's fixtures.
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There has been a lot of talk about rising star Lamine Yamal, but Simeone decided to single out Raphinha ahead of Saturday's clash.
The Brazilian has been in superb form this campaign, having registered 17 goals and 10 assists across all competitions.
"We're facing a team that is playing very well, I like the youth they have in the middle of the pitch with kids who play very good football," as per quotes from Mundo Deportivo.
"Raphinha is one of the best players in La Liga – for his bravery and his way of playing."
However, Raphinha has is yet to register a goal in four matches against Los Rojiblancos in his four previous appearances in this fixture, although he does have three assists.