Atletico Madrid holds a two-goal advantage, as they host Barcelona in the second leg of their UEFA Champions League quarter-final tie. It is the sixth time this season that these two sides will face each other, and the third time in less than two weeks.
The hosts triumphed at the Nou Camp for the first time under manager Diego Simeone in last week’s first leg.
Simeone then rotated his entire first team in Atletico Madrid’s La Liga game against Sevilla, a match they lost 2-1, though it is clear where their priorities lie.
Barcelona will travel to the Spanish Capital for the second time this month, having been victorious in the La Liga match versus Tuesday night’s opponents.
Last week’s first leg loss is their first defeat since losing back-to-back matches in February, one of which came in the Copa Del Rey away to Atletico Madrid.
Manager Hansi Flick’s side holds a nine-point lead over Real Madrid at the top of the La Liga table, with their Champions League campaign now of utmost importance.
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What are the bets for Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona?
This will be a fascinating match to watch, as Atletico’s renowned pragmatism – yet efficient- style of play meets Barcelona’s ruthless attacking set-up.
Simeone has taken no chances and changed his entire side in the weekend’s loss to Sevilla, meaning that his starting side are sure to be well-rested and prepared for this match.
It is safe to expect a defensively sound performance from Atletico, though keeping Barcelona quiet won’t be easy.
The Catalonians are La Liga’s top-scoring club, and they will need to be at their very best to overturn a 2-0 deficit to progress in the competition.
Barcelona to win the match and over 2.5 goals is the way that I am going to play it, as it leaves all results of the tie in play.
Atletico are sure to fancy themselves, but Barcelona are Barcelona, and that speaks for itself.
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Where can I watch Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona?
Paramount+, TUDN USA, DAZN USA, Univision and ViX are all showing this match live in the United States. Kick off is at 15:00 EST on Tuesday, April 14.
TNT Sports is the place to watch this match live in the United Kingdom. Kick off is at 20:00 BST.
What is Atletico Madrid’s current form?
L-L-L-W-L
What is Barcelona’s current form?
W-W-W-L-W
What were the results of the last five head-to-head matches between Atletico Madrid and Barcelona?
08/04/26 – Barcelona 0-2 Atletico Madrid (Champions League – QF: 1st leg)
04/04/26 – Atlético Madrid 1-2 Barcelona (La Liga)
03/03/26 – Barcelona 3-0 Atlético Madrid (Copa del Rey – SF: 2nd leg)
12/02/26 – Atlético Madrid 4-0 Barcelona (Copa del Rey – SF: 1st leg)
02/12/25 – Barcelona 3-1 Atlético Madrid (La Liga)
What is Atletico Madrid’s predicted team?
Oblak – Mollina, Le Normand, Lenglet, Ruggeri – Simeone, Llorente, Koke, Lookman – Griezmann, Álvarez
Injured: None
Doubt: Hancko, Gimenez
Suspended: Pubill
What is Barcelona’s predicted team?
J.Garcia – Kounde, Araujo, Martin, Cancelo – De Jong, Pedri – Yamal, Lopez, Rashford – Lewandowski
Injured: Torrents, Christensen, Raphinha
Doubt: Fernandez
Suspended: Cubarsi
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