Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid – Preview, team news, live streaming information, UEFA Champions League

Barcelona will aim to reach the UEFA Champions League semi-finals for the second time in a row when they take on Atletico Madrid in the quarter-finals on Thursday.

After the completion of the second leg next week, the Spanish rivals will have played five times in two months. Atletico defeated Barcelona in the Copa del Rey semi-finals in February before Hansi Flick’s side got revenge on Saturday when they won 2-1 in La Liga to extend their lead in the competition.

Barcelona are five-time European champions, but Diego Simeone’s Atletico knocked out the Catalan club at the same stage in both 2014 and 2016 on their way to reaching the Champions League final.

BARCELONA VS ATLETICO MADRID HEAD-TO-HEAD (IN UCL)

Played: 4

Barcelona: 1

Atletico Madrid: 2

Pulls: 1

When was the last time Barcelona played Atletcio Madrid in the Champions League?

The two teams last met at the same stage during the 2015/16 season, when Atletico Madrid won the second leg 2-0 to secure a 3-2 aggregate victory over Barcelona.

When and where will Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid be played?

The first leg of the Barcelona – Atletico Madrid UCL 2025-26 quarter-final starts on Thursday, April 9 at 12:30 PM at Camp Nou in Barcelona.

Where can you watch the Barcelona – Atletico Madrid match?

The match between Barcelona and Atletico Madrid UCL 2025-26 in the quarter-final of the first leg will be broadcast on the Sony Sports Network. The match will also be streamed live on the Sony Liv app and website.

Published on April 8, 2026