Diego Godin will reportedly return to Atletico Madrid's starting lineup for Sunday's La Liga clash with Barcelona.

The experienced Uruguayan has not featured for Atletico since picking up a thigh injury against Barcelona in the semi-finals of the Copa del Rey on February 1.

The issue has forced Godin to miss league games against Celta Vigo and Sporting Gijon, in addition to Atletico's Champions League last-16 first leg against Bayer Leverkusen earlier this week.

However, according to Football Espana, Godin has trained to a high standard over the last few days and head coach Diego Simeone has no concerns over throwing the centre-back into the action at the Vicente Calderon.

Atletico currently sit fourth in La Liga - six points behind second-placed Barcelona and seven off leaders Real Madrid, who still have a game in hand.

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Matt Law