UEFA Champions League Quarter-finals
Barcelona 0 - 2 FT Atletico Madrid
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
Koke 31'
↓ D. Hancko ↑M. Pubill 31'
44' P. Cubarsi
J. Alvarez 45'
M. Pubill 45'+1
HT
46' ↓ Pedri ↑Gavi
46' ↓ R. Lewandowski ↑Fermin
↓ A. Lookman ↑A. Sorloth 60'
↓ Koke ↑A. Baena 60'
A. Baena 63'
65' Gavi
A. Sorloth (M. Ruggeri) 70'
73' ↓ M. Rashford ↑F. Torres
73' ↓ J. Kounde ↑R. Araujo
↓ G. Simeone ↑T. Almada 80'
↓ A. Griezmann ↑N. Gonzalez 80'
86' ↓ J. Cancelo ↑A. Balde
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Barcelona
Goalkeepers
Joan García 
SIEVE
33%
Save %
33%
Save %
2
Conceded
1
Saves
Defenders
Jules Koundé 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
73
Total Mins
73
Entry
Pau Cubarsí 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
1
Fouls
5.9
Rating
Gerard Martín 
MAGNET
103
Activity
103
Activity
100
Passes
3
Duels
João Cancelo 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Midfielders
Eric García
MAGNET
88
Activity
88
Activity
85
Passes
3
Duels
Pedri
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Lamine Yamal 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
24%
Pass Acc
Dani Olmo 
PROVOCATEUR
5
Fouls Won
5
Fouls Won
10
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Marcus Rashford 
SNAKEBITTEN
4
On Target
4
On Target
0
Goals
1.2
xG Wasted
Forwards
Robert Lewandowski
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
BENCH
Wojciech Szczęsny 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Diego Kochen
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Alejandro Balde
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
6
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ronald Araújo
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Álvaro Cortés
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Xavi Espart
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fermín López 
DRIBBLER
5
Dribbles
5
Dribbles
7
Attempts
71%
Success %
Pablo Gavi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
47
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marc Casadó
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tomás Marqués
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ferran Torres
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Roony Bardghji
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Atletico Madrid
Goalkeepers
Juan Musso 
OCTOPUS
7
Saves
7
Saves
0
Conceded
100%
Save %
Defenders
Nahuel Molina
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Robin Le Normand
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Dávid Hancko
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
31
Total Mins
31
Entry
Matteo Ruggeri 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
7.3
Rating
Midfielders
Giuliano Simeone
LATE SHIFT
10
Late Mins
10
Late Mins
80
Total Mins
80
Entry
Marcos Llorente
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Koke
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
60
Total Mins
60
Entry
Ademola Lookman
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
60
Total Mins
60
Entry
Forwards
Antoine Griezmann
LATE SHIFT
10
Late Mins
10
Late Mins
80
Total Mins
80
Entry
Julián Alvarez 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
BENCH
Salvi Esquivel
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Mario de Luis
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Marc Pubill
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Clément Lenglet
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alejandro Baena
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
32
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Thiago Almada
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Obed Vargas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Julio Díaz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rodrigo Mendoza
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alexander Sørloth 
SUPER SUB
1
Goal
1
Goal
32
Minutes
7.2
Rating
Nicolás González
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/08/2026 | Barcelona | 0 - 2 | Atletico Madrid | UEFA Champions League | Camp Nou |
| 04/04/2026 | Atletico Madrid | 1 - 2 | Barcelona | La Liga | Riyadh Air Metropolitano |
| 03/03/2026 | Barcelona | 3 - 0 | Atletico Madrid | Copa del Rey | Camp Nou |
| 02/12/2026 | Atletico Madrid | 4 - 0 | Barcelona | Copa del Rey | Riyadh Air Metropolitano |
| 12/02/2025 | Barcelona | 3 - 1 | Atletico Madrid | La Liga | Camp Nou |
04/08/2026
04/04/2026
03/03/2026
02/12/2026
12/02/2025
Barcelona Win
Atletico Madrid Win
Draw
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
A Shocking Heist at Spotify Camp Nou
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 76/100. An opportunistic Atletico Madrid punished a pivotal red card to flip the script and secure a stunning first-leg advantage in this Champions League quarter-final.
The Early Siege
Before the chaos ensued, Barcelona controlled possession and launched a relentless attacking siege. The hosts pinned their visitors back, peppering the goal with an overwhelming 17-5 shot advantage over the course of the evening. Pulling the strings in the final third was Lamine Yamal, who dazzled the home crowd. His vision unlocked tight spaces, creating three key passes in a performance bursting with high Intensity. However, an impenetrable wall stood at the other end. Atletico Madrid dug deep, relying on extraordinary goalkeeper heroics to rack up seven vital saves and weather the early Catalan storm.
The Turning Point
Everything unraveled for the hosts in a disastrous two-minute sequence just before halftime. The Balance of power shifted violently in the 44th minute when P. Cubarsi was shown a straight red card for tripping, reducing the home side to ten men. With the defense still reeling from the sudden numerical disadvantage, J. Alvarez struck a devastating blow in the 45th minute. His clinical finish silenced the stadium and delivered a massive Upset, proving that structure and opportunism can easily dismantle sheer attacking volume.
A Ruthless Conclusion
The second half required disciplined game management from the visitors, and they executed their plan to perfection. Sensing tired legs in the depleted Barcelona ranks, the away bench made a decisive move by introducing A. Sorloth on the hour mark. Ten minutes later, the super sub found the back of the net after latching onto a precise pass from M. Ruggeri. The 2-0 finish leaves the Stakes astronomically high for the return leg. Barcelona face an uphill battle to save their European campaign when they travel to Madrid on April 14th.
Key Questions
How did the red card for P. Cubarsi impact the match?
It completely changed the game. His 44th-minute dismissal left Barcelona exposed, allowing Atletico to score almost instantly and seize absolute control.
What does this mean for Barcelona's season?
Losing 2-0 at home creates a massive hurdle. They must overturn this deficit in Madrid on April 14th to keep their Champions League dreams alive.
How did substitute Lamine Yamal change the game?
Though starting the match, Yamal was Barcelona's brightest spark. He created three key passes and earned Man of the Match honors despite the bitter home defeat.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
A La Liga Grudge Match on Europe's Biggest Stage
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 95/100. A fierce domestic rivalry spills into the Champions League quarter-finals, promising explosive attacking football and sky-high tension at Camp Nou.
The Setup
The Stakes are absolutely off the charts. Barcelona and Atletico Madrid take their familiar domestic feud to Camp Nou for this monumental UEFA Champions League quarter-final first leg. With both clubs sporting surprisingly leaky defenses throughout the campaign, a modest Form rating masks what should be a breathtaking shootout. Barcelona's attack has been firing on all cylinders, racking up goals at a terrifying pace on home soil. Yet, Atletico are surprisingly favored by the odds heading into hostile territory. A near-perfect Balance rating tells us these margins are razor-thin, meaning tactical discipline will be paramount. The pitch will be absolutely flooded with elite Stars eager to stamp their authority on Europe's grandest stage. Crucially, whatever chaos unfolds tonight under the lights, the definitive answer will only arrive on April 14 when the tie shifts to the Spanish capital for the return leg.
Key Battle
Lamine Yamal's electric vision goes head-to-head against Jan Oblak's undeniable shot-stopping reflexes. The teenage winger is dealing assists for fun and stretching defensive lines with complete ease. Meanwhile, Oblak has faced a heavy barrage of shots recently but remains a formidable wall. If the Barcelona sensation finds pockets of space on the wing, the veteran keeper will need a truly heroic night to keep his side afloat.
Our Take
Atletico snatch a thrilling victory. The odds lean toward the visitors, and their ruthless firepower should be enough to exploit Barcelona's noticeable defensive gaps. We anticipate a breathless encounter where the away side secures a vital first-leg lead before heading home.