Lionel Messi and his team-mates were in good spirits in matching grey sweatshirts as they embarked on the short flight.
Atletico managed a 1-1 draw at the Nou Camp last week so hold an away goal advantage, so Gerardo Martino's sode are ready to attack straight from the off.
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Grey days: Barcelona players Lionel Messi, Pinto, Jordi Alba, Adriano, Pedro and Sergio Busquets fly out
Selfie time: Pedro grins with Cesc Fabregas (left), while Dani Alves and Neymar tune in on the flight
'Then we can see how they react,' midfielder Xavi said.
Atletico, alongside Real Madrid, is the only unbeaten team left in the competition. Lionel Messi, who has scored 20 career goals against Atletico, may be the best option but has yet to break through and beat Thibaut Courtois in four meetings this season as Atletico's league-best defense has been the most effective team in a long period at shutting down the Argentina forward.
Neymar has scored both of Barcelona's goals against Atletico this season as the teams have drawn in all four meetings.
The good spirits continued at the team hotel, when Dani Alves posted a bizarre Instagram video of himself dancing on the bed.
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