
UEFA Champions League
7:00 p.mApril 14, 2026
Quarter finals

Atlético de Madrid*1 – 2
VAT:(1-2)
Added:(3-2)

BarcelonaRiyadh Air Metropolitan
Referee: Clement Turpin, France


Atlético de Madrid


Barcelona
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1
Juan Musso
3
Matteo Ruggeri
15
Clement Lenglet
24
Robin Le Normand
16
Nahuel Molina
22
Ademola Lookman
6
soon
14
Marc Llorente
20
Giuliano Simeone
19
Julian Alvarez
7
Antoine Griezmann
Substitutes
21
Obed Vargas
11
Thiago Almada
5
Johnny Cardoso
4
Rodrigo Mendoza
34
Julio Diaz
32
Javier Bonar
30
Dani Martinez
31
Salvi Esquivel
13
Jan Oblak
9
Alexander Sorloth
23
Nicolas Gonzalez
10
Alexandre Baena
13
John Garcia
2
Joao Cancelo
18
Gerard Martin
24
Eric Garcia
23
Jules Koundé
8
Peter
6
Paul Gavi
16
Fermín Lopez
20
Dani Olmo
10
Lamine Yamal
7
Ferran Torres
Substitutes
28
Roony Bardghji
43
Thomas Marques
21
Frenkie de Jong
17
Marc Casadó
42
Xavi Espart
36
Alvaro Cortes
4
Ronald Araújo
3
Alexander Balde
31
Diego Cuina
25
Wojciech Szczesny
14
Marcus Rashford
9
Robert Lewandowski

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Qualification/Relegation
- Promotion – Champions League (Play Off: Round of 16)
- Promotion – Champions League (Play Off: Round of 16)
Barcelona secured a crucial 2-1 victory over Atletico Madrid at the Riad Air Metropolitano in a tense Champions League match. A surge late in the second half was decisive for the visitors.
Atlético de Madrid came into this game 14th in the table, desperate to improve their form. Barcelona reached fifth place, aiming to climb higher in the table with a win.
The game started at a frenetic pace, with both teams testing the goalkeepers early on. Atlético found the breakthrough in the 22nd minute when their striker scored from close range.
The home crowd erupted as the hosts took a deserved lead. They defended with intensity, frustrating the Barcelona attack during the rest of the first half.
Barcelona struggled to create clear chances before the break. His passing lacked the precision needed to break through a stubborn defensive block.
At the break, the visitors needed a tactical change to unlock the game. The coach has demanded more movement in the final third to alter Atlético’s form.
Barcelona responded quickly after the break, finding the equalizer in the 54th minute. A precise cross found the winger, who guided the ball into the corner.
The momentum shifted completely to the visiting team after this goal. They controlled possession and forced the hosts into desperate defensive maneuvers.
The decisive moment came in the 82nd minute when Barcelona completed their comeback. A powerful strike from outside the box found the net to seal the victory.
Atlético made progress in the last stages, but the Barcelona defense remained firm. The referee blew the final whistle to confirm a hard-fought result.
Statistically, Barcelona dominated with 62% possession and an xG of 1.85. The visitors scored 14 shots, forcing the home goalkeeper to make five crucial saves.
This result leaves Barcelona pressing for a place in the top four of the competition. Meanwhile, Atlético must quickly regroup to save their European campaign.

