FC Barcelona is hosting Atletico Madrid at Camp Nou for the first leg of their UEFA Champions League quarter-final 2025-26, barely days after their highly competitive La Liga match.
Barcelona are full of self-belief ahead of this game following an epic 2-1 triumph at the Metropolitano, Robert Lewandowski’s last-minute goal ensuring victory. The Catalan giants have been very effective in Europe too, easily defeating Newcastle United 8-3 on aggregate, demonstrating their attacking capabilities.
Meanwhile, Atletico Madrid are hurting as they have gone through their worst La Liga run with 3 losses in a row. Diego Simeone’s team has dropped down to fourth place in La Liga and will definitely want to make a statement in the Champions League. They may have fallen off a little recently, but Atletico revealed a fighting spirit in the last round, just managing to beat Tottenham Hotspur 7-5 on aggregate. Barcelona being at their best and Atletico looking for a comeback, these two familiar rivals opening their quarter-final clash might not just be a game but a show of a high-intensity battle.
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— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) April 8, 2026
Barcelona Vs Atletico Madrid Live Streaming, Champions League 2025-26
When will the Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid Champions League 2025-26 match take place?
The Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid match will be held on Wednesday, April 8, 2026.
When will the Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid Champions League 2025-26 match start?
The match will kick off at 12:30 AM IST on Thursday, April 9, 2026. 2026.
Where will the Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid Champions League 2025-26 match be played?
The match will be played at Camp Nou in Barcelona.
Where to Watch Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid Champions League 2025-26 Match In India?
The match will be live-streamed on the Sony Live App and Website. It will be broadcast on Sony Sports Network.
Head-to-Head Record:
FC Barcelona and Atlético Madrid have met 250 times across all competitions. Barcelona hold the advantage with 115 wins, while Atletico have secured 78 victories, and 57 matches have ended in draws.
Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid: Predicted Lineups
Barcelona: Joan Garcia; Jules Kounde, Pau Cubarsi, Gerard Martin, Joao Cancelo; Dani Olmo, Pedri; Lamine Yamal, Fermin Lopez, Marcus Rashford; Robert Lewandowski.
Atletico Madrid: Jan Oblak; Nahuel Molina, Robin Le Normand, David Hancko, Matteo Ruggeri; Giuliano Simeone, Marcos Llorente, Koke, Ademola Lookman; Antoine Griezmann, Julian Alvarez.
