Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey is expecting a tough game when they come up against FC Barcelona at the Camp Nou in the Spanish LaLiga on Sunday.
Partey's Athletico Madrid's side will be looking to close the gap at the top of the LaLiga standings to one point when the visit the Camp Nou on Sunday.
And the Black Stars midfielder, who extended his contract with Diego Simeone's side until 2023 during the week, has set his sights on claiming victory at the iconic Catalonia Stadium, which will aid their quest to clinch this season's Spanish league title.
"All matches are equally as challenging for us," he admitted.
"We're ready to compete. We have to be strong and fight for each ball as if it were the last."
He has scored five goals in 35 appearances in all competitions for the Madrid-based Club in the ongoing season.