Barcelona travel to the Spanish capital needing to overturn a two-goal deficit away from home if they are to reach the Champions League semi-finals.
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Competition |
Champions League |
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Match Date |
Tuesday 14 April 2026 |
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Match Time |
20:00 GMT |
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Venue (City, Stadium) |
Madrid, Riyadh Air Metropolitano |
Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona Form & Head to Head
Atlético Madrid host FC Barcelona in the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano, with the home side holding a 2-0 aggregate lead after a strong first-leg win at the Camp Nou.
That result flipped the tie in a big way. Goals from Julián Álvarez and Alexander Sørloth gave Atlético control and ended Barcelona’s long unbeaten home run against them. It also underlined how dangerous Diego Simeone’s side can be in knockout football, compact, disciplined, and ruthless when chances come.
Álvarez has been key to that edge, scoring in each of his last three Champions League matches and consistently testing goalkeepers with multiple shots on target. He looks like the player most likely to decide moments again here.
Barcelona, though, are not short of belief. They have won five of their last six away games against Atlético in all competitions, which gives them some reason for optimism heading into this. Lamine Yamal has also been a constant threat in Europe, contributing in four of his last five Champions League appearances and often stepping up in big moments.
They will push, and they will create chances, but the challenge is obvious. Atlético are extremely hard to break down at home, especially when they have a lead to protect. Barcelona need a fast start and clinical finishing if they are going to turn this around.
Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona Team News
Atletico Madrid
No team news is currently available via pre-match reports. Atletico are expected to name a strong side for this quarter-final second leg, with Julian Alvarez leading the line and Antoine Griezmann operating behind him in support.
Barcelona
No team news is currently available via pre-match reports. Barcelona are expected to go with Raphinha and Lamine Yamal providing the width and creativity as they chase a two-goal deficit, with Robert Lewandowski leading the attack.
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Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona Predicted Lineups
Atletico Madrid (4-4-2): Musso; Nahuel Molina, Robin Le Normand, Clement Lenglet, Matteo Ruggeri; G. Simeone, Marcos Llorente, Koke, A. Lookman; Antoine Griezmann; Julian Alvarez
Barcelona (4-2-3-1): Joan Garcia; Jules Kounde, Eric Garcia, Gerard Martin, J. Cancelo; Pedri, Fermin Lopez; Rashford, Olmo, Lamine Yamal, Robert Lewandowski
Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona Key Stats & Match Facts
- Julian Alvarez has scored in each of his last three Champions League appearances and has recorded two or more shots on target in all three.
- Lamine Yamal has scored in three of his last four Champions League outings, contributing a goal or assist in four of his last five.
- Koke has been carded in all five of his last five appearances against Barcelona in the Champions League.
- There have been 10 or more shots on target in each of Atletico Madrid's last six Champions League matches.
- Robert Lewandowski has recorded at least one shot on target in five of his last six Champions League appearances against Atletico Madrid.
Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona Match Prediction
Barcelona’s attacking quality is clear, and needing at least two goals means they will have to come out aggressive and direct from the start. It should feel open, with chances at both ends in a high-intensity atmosphere, and total goals likely hovering around the three-mark.
Both teams to score stands out given Barcelona’s urgency and Atlético’s threat on the counter through Julián Álvarez. Under 3.5 goals is also in play, with knockout tension likely to balance out the attacking intent, even in what should still be a lively, competitive second leg.
Match Prediction: Atletico 1-2 Barcelona
Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona Bet Builder
Our Bet Builder Tip for Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona includes:
- Over 2.5 - Total Atletico Madrid Cards
Hit in 3 of last 3 vs Barcelona
- Over 10.5 - Match Shots On Target
Hit in 4 of last 6
- J. Alvarez Over 0.5 - Shots On Target
Hit in 4 of last 5
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Best odds of 17/2 available at BetMGM UK at the time of publishing.
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