Atl\u00e9tico Madrid will host Barcelona in the UEFA Champions League quarter-final second leg on Tuesday, April 14, 2026<\/b>, at the Metropolitano Stadium in Madrid. Kick-off is scheduled for 21:00 CEST (12:30 AM IST on Wednesday).<\/b><\/p>\n
Atl\u00e9tico hold a commanding 2-0 aggregate lead after a resilient first-leg victory at Camp Nou, where goals from Julian Alvarez and Alexander S\u00f8rloth, combined with Pau Cubars\u00ed\u2019s red card, secured a famous win for Diego Simeone\u2019s side.<\/p>\n
India<\/b>: SonyLIV (live stream & TV)<\/p>\n
International<\/b>: DAZN, TNT Sports, Paramount+ (check local listings)<\/p>\nMatch preview<\/h3>\n
The Rojiblancos enter the clash refreshed after resting key players in their weekend La Liga defeat to Sevilla. They are expected to deploy a compact, defensive setup at home, relying on their two-goal cushion to frustrate Barcelona\u2019s attacking flair and exploit spaces on the counter. An early goal for the visitors could ignite a comeback, making defensive solidity crucial for Atl\u00e9tico.<\/p>\n
Barcelona, meanwhile, come into the game in strong domestic form following a morale-boosting 4-1 win over Espanyol<\/b>, which extended their lead at the top of La Liga. Hansi Flick\u2019s team is known for its high-pressing, offensive approach, with attacks often channeled through the right flank via the sensational Lamine Yamal. To overturn the deficit, Barcelona must be clinical in front of goal while remaining compact at the back a tall order against Simeone\u2019s well-organized unit.<\/p>\nHead-to-Head History<\/h3>\n
Overall meetings: 256<\/b><\/p>\n
Barcelona wins: 118<\/b><\/p>\n
Atl\u00e9tico wins: 82<\/b><\/p>\n
Draws: 56<\/b><\/p>\n
Barcelona have dominated recent visits to the Metropolitano, winning 5 of the last 6 encounters, including a 2-1 league victory on April 4<\/b>. However, Atl\u00e9tico have a strong European record against the Blaugrana and hold the crucial two-goal cushion from the first leg.<\/p>\nTeam News & Predicted Line-ups<\/h3>\n
Atl\u00e9tico Madrid<\/b><\/p>\n
Injury boost<\/b>: Jan Oblak and Johnny Cardoso back in training.<\/p>\n
Doubts<\/b>: David Hancko, Jos\u00e9 Gim\u00e9nez, Pablo Barrios.<\/p>\n
Suspended<\/b>: Marc Pubill.<\/p>\n
Predicted XI (4-4-2)<\/b>: Musso; Molina, Hancko, Lenglet, Ruggeri; Koke, Baena, Simeone, Lookman; Griezmann, Alvarez.<\/p>\n
Barcelona<\/b><\/p>\n
Out<\/b>: Raphinha, Andreas Christensen.<\/p>\n
Doubtful<\/b>: Marc Bernal, Gerard Martin.<\/p>\n
Suspended<\/b>: Pau Cubars\u00ed.<\/p>\n
Predicted XI (4-3-3)<\/b>: Joan Garc\u00eda; Cancelo, Araujo, Eric Garc\u00eda, Gerard Martin; De Jong, Pedri, Ferm\u00edn; Rashford, Yamal, Lewandowski.<\/p>\nScore Prediction<\/h3>\n
Expect a tense, tactical battle. Atl\u00e9tico\u2019s home resilience and lead suggest they can hold firm, but Barcelona\u2019s quality may yield a goal or two. We predict a 2-2 draw<\/b> on the night, with Atl\u00e9tico progressing 4-2 on aggregate to reach the semi-finals for the first time since 2016\/17.<\/p>\n
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