{"id":1442945,"date":"2026-04-13T16:21:14","date_gmt":"2026-04-13T15:21:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=news&#038;p=1442945"},"modified":"2026-04-13T16:25:08","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T15:25:08","slug":"match-preview-atletico-madrid-vs-barcelona-14-04-26-champions-league","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/match-preview-atletico-madrid-vs-barcelona-14-04-26-champions-league\/","title":{"rendered":"Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona: predictions, stats, tips &#038; odds"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Atletico Madrid face Barcelona on Tuesday evening in the second leg of their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/bet\/football-tips\/champions-league-tips\/\">Champions League<\/a> quarter-final tie. Diego Simeone&#8217;s men hold a 2-0 lead after a strong showing at the Nou Camp last week and are the strong favourites to progress to the last four. Find our match preview and best bets below.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-best-bets-amp-predictions\">Best Bets &amp; Predictions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\">\n<table class=\"has-fixed-layout\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Our Prediction<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Odds &amp; Bookmaker<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Confidence<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Why We&#8217;re Backing It<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Lamine Yamal to Score or Assist<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bet365.com\/olp\/open-account?affiliate=365_03841577\">8\/11 @ bet365<\/a><br>(57.9%)<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"> Lamine Yamal was Barcelona\u2019s main threat in the first leg, creating chances and taking four shots even after they went down to 10 men. He will be key again as Hansi Flick\u2019s side look to turn things around in Madrid. He has nine goal contributions in nine Champions League starts this season and continues to improve at an elite level. With confidence and attacking freedom, he has the tools to trouble an Atletico side that have looked more open than usual this campaign.\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Both Teams to Score \u2013 Yes<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media.paddypower.com\/redirect.aspx?pid=17720941&amp;lpid=53&amp;bid=1524\">10\/11 @ Paddy Power<\/a><br>(52.4%)<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Both teams have scored in 7 of their last 10 meetings. With both averaging over two goals per UCL game this season, expect chances at both ends. With Barca needing to win, and Atletico not having the solid defence they have possessed in previous campaigns, goals look likely here, in what could turn into a chaotic contest.&nbsp;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">&nbsp;<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">&nbsp;<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">&nbsp;<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">&nbsp;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/bet\/betting-sites\/stakemate-bet-10-get-20-in-free-bets\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Stakemate Offer<\/a>: Bet \u00a310, get \u00a320 in free bets<\/h2>\r\n<p><a href=\"\/en\/go\/stakemate?q=gb-all-all-wof-s-spo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-1422508\" src=\"https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/01\/06122108\/image-150-1024x489.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"489\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/01\/06122108\/image-150-1024x489.png 1024w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/01\/06122108\/image-150-300x143.png 300w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/01\/06122108\/image-150-768x367.png 768w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/01\/06122108\/image-150-1536x733.png 1536w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/01\/06122108\/image-150-400x191.png 400w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/01\/06122108\/image-150-419x200.png 419w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/01\/06122108\/image-150-126x60.png 126w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/01\/06122108\/image-150-150x72.png 150w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/01\/06122108\/image-150-40x19.png 40w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/01\/06122108\/image-150.png 1986w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>How to claim:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<ol>\r\n<li>Go to Stakemate using <a href=\"\/en\/go\/stakemate?q=gb-all-all-wof-s-spo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>this link<\/strong><\/a>.<\/li>\r\n<li>Download the app and create your account<\/li>\r\n<li>Place your first bet of \u00a310 or more (minimum odds of 2\/1)<\/li>\r\n<li>Once settled, receive 4 x \u00a35 free bets - minimum 3 selections and 2\/1 odds on each bet.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<div class=\"sq-toplist\" data-bookmaker-id=\"1408906\" data-offer-id=\"1408908\">\r\n<div class=\"sq-toplist__items\">\r\n<div class=\"sq-toplist__item\">\r\n<div class=\"sq-toplist__item-tc\">\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>#AD 18+ New Customers Only. 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Please gamble responsibly.<\/small><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-both-teams-go-into-atletico-madrid-vs-barcelona\">How both teams go into Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Barcelona struggled to handle the pressure in the first leg, and their task became even harder when Pau Cubarsi was sent off just before half time. Atletico took full advantage, with Julian Alvarez scoring a superb free kick before Alexander Sorloth added another to give them control of the tie.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Atletico\u2019s recent form has been mixed, but their focus has clearly been on this second leg. They made heavy changes at the weekend and remain strong at home, having won six straight matches at the Wanda Metropolitano before their recent loss, while rarely failing to score in front of their own fans this season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/SquawkaBet\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"114\" src=\"https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/11\/28163831\/Group-14764-1-1024x114.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1415389\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/11\/28163831\/Group-14764-1-1024x114.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/11\/28163831\/Group-14764-1-300x33.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/11\/28163831\/Group-14764-1-768x86.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/11\/28163831\/Group-14764-1-1536x171.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/11\/28163831\/Group-14764-1-400x45.jpg 400w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/11\/28163831\/Group-14764-1-600x67.jpg 600w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/11\/28163831\/Group-14764-1-538x60.jpg 538w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/11\/28163831\/Group-14764-1-150x17.jpg 150w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/11\/28163831\/Group-14764-1-40x4.jpg 40w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/11\/28163831\/Group-14764-1.jpg 1792w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Atletico have let leads slip in this stage before, including their collapse against Borussia Dortmund last season, which offers Barcelona a small boost. Even so, the red card in the first leg has left Hansi Flick\u2019s side with a huge task if they are to keep their Champions League hopes alive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Barcelona responded in style at the weekend with a 4 1 win over Espanyol, where Lamine Yamal made history and starred. They sit comfortably top of La Liga, but this now feels like their biggest game of the season, especially with memories of a heavy Copa del Rey defeat to Atletico still fresh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-atletico-madrid-team-news\">Atletico Madrid team news<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Atletico\u2019s first leg win came with defensive concerns, as David Hancko went off injured and remains a doubt, while Marc Pubill is suspended. Jose Gimenez, Johnny Cardoso and Pablo Barrios are also struggling with fitness issues ahead of the second leg.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is hope that Jan Oblak will return in goal, which would be a major boost. If Hancko and Gimenez are not fit, Clement Lenglet is likely to step in, but Diego Simeone should still be able to recall several key players who were rested at the weekend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-barcelona-team-news\">Barcelona team news<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Barcelona are forced into a change at the back with Pau Cubarsi suspended after his red card in the first leg. Ronald Araujo or Eric Garcia are expected to step in, depending on whether Frenkie de Jong is fit enough to start in midfield.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are a few fitness concerns, with Gerard Martin expected to recover in time and Marc Bernal still being assessed. However, Raphinha and Andreas Christensen remain ruled out, leaving Hansi Flick with limited options in key areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Head-to-Head: Last 6 Meetings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Barcelona have dominated recent encounters, winning 4 of the last 6 against Atletico Madrid. Atletico\u2019s only win in this period came in their most recent trip to Camp Nou. Here\u2019s how the last six have unfolded:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\">\n<table class=\"has-fixed-layout\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"\" data-align=\"center\">Date<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Score<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Competition<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">08\/04\/26<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Barcelona 0-2 Atletico Madrid<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Champions League<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">04\/04\/26<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Atletico Madrid 1-2 Barcelona<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">La Liga<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">02\/12\/25<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Barcelona 3-1 Atletico Madrid<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">La Liga<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">16\/03\/25<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Atletico Madrid 2-4 Barcelona<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">La Liga<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">21\/12\/24<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Barcelona 1-2 Atletico Madrid<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">La Liga<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">17\/03\/24<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Atletico Madrid 0-3 Barcelona<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">La Liga<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-conclusion\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Barcelona\u2019s need to attack and overturn a two-goal deficit could create a chaotic contest in the Spanish capital. We like the look of Lamine Yamal to score or assist at <a href=\"\/en\/go\/paddy-power?q=gb-all-tmp-wof-s-spo\">8\/11<\/a>, while there also looks to be value in the <a href=\"\/en\/go\/paddy-power?q=gb-all-tmp-wof-s-spo\">10\/11<\/a> for both teams to score on Tuesday evening. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><small>Odds correct at the time of writing. 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