Preview: Atlético Madrid vs Barcelona prediction, odds, where to watch, time | UEFA Champions League 2025-26 quarter-final second leg

These sides are going to face one another for the sixth time this season.

Atletico Madrid are all set to battle it out against FC Barcelona for their second leg quarterfinal fixture of the 2025-26 UEFA Champions League. This clash will take place at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano.

Los Colchoneros continue their inconsistent run of performances. After taking down Barca in their UCL quarterfinal first leg, they fell prey to Sevilla in the LaLiga. Diego Simeone’s men will be at home for their upcoming fixture, which will be a big advantage for them.

Atletico de Madrid have a two-goal advantage going into the second leg. They are going to keep the visitors under pressure and might go on to get to the next stage of the European competition.

The Hansi Flick-led side are going to be under pressure. Even though they are very close to clinching the Spanish league title, their previous performance in the UEFA Champions League was underwhelming.

The Blaugrana are down by two goals, and being away from home will keep them under some pressure here. FC Barcelona surely have capable players in the squad, and they have a chance to make a comeback here.

Kick-off:

• Location: Madrid, Spain
• Stadium: Riyadh Air Metropolitano
• Date: Wednesday, April 15
• Kick-off time: 12:30 a.m. IST (Tuesday, April 14; 07:00 p.m. GMT/ 02:00 p.m. ET/ 11:00 a.m. PT)
• Referee: TBA
• VAR: In use

Form:

Atleti: L-L-L-W-L

Barca: W-W-W-L-W

Players to Watch

Julián Álvarez (Atlético Madrid)

Julián Álvarez is going to be one of the main men in the attacking front for Atlético de Madrid. He scored a sensational free-kick in the previous league game, which eventually helped his side to a win. In the ongoing UEFA Champions League campaign, he has scored eight goals.

Lamine Yamal (Barcelona)

The 18-year-old is going to play a crucial part in the final third for FC Barcelona. He was one of the goal scorers for his side in the previous LaLiga outing against Espanyol. Lamine Yamal also bagged two assists.

He can also create plays for his fellow teammates, making him a constant threat to the opponent’s defence.

Match Facts

• Atletico Madrid have only secured one win in their last five matches.
• Barcelona have four wins to their name in their last five attempts.
• The Blaugrana have won three of their last five games against Los Colchoneros.

Atleti vs Barca: Betting Tips and Odds

• Barcelona to win @9/10 BetFred
• Lamine Yamal to score @11/8 QuinnBet
• Goals over 3.5 @10/11 BetMGM

Injury and Team News

Atletico Madrid will not have Pablo Barrios and David Hancko in action. They are injured and might return to action during late April to early May 2026.

Jan Oblak, Johnny Cardoso and Jose Gimenez are not yet confirmed to be part of the squad. Marc Pubill is suspended.

Raphinha, Andreas Christensen and Jofre Torrents are not going to be in action for FC Barcelona. They are injured.

Pau Cubarsi is suspended. Marc Bernal and Toni Fernandez might also sit out due to a lack of fitness.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 251

Atleti won: 79

Barca won: 115

Draws: 57

Predicted Lineups

Atletico Madrid predicted lineup (4-4-2)

Musso (GK); Molina, Le Normand, Martinez, Ruggeri; Simeone, Llorente, Koke, Lookman; Griezmann, Alvarez

Barcelona predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Joan Garcia (GK); Kounde, Eric Garcia, Martin, Cancelo; De Jong, Pedri; Yamal, Lopez, Rashford; Lewandowski

Match Prediction

The Diego Simeone-led side at Riyadh Air Metropolitano are not going to be an easy side to deal with. FC Barcelona have a mountain to climb, and being away from home is going to make things tougher for them.

The Blaugrana might come out on top with a win against Atletico Madrid in their upcoming Champions League outing, but they will lose on aggregate.

Prediction: Atleti 2-3 Barca (4-3)

Telecast Details

India: SonyLIV, Sony Sports Network

UK: TNT Sports, BBC

US: Paramount+, TUDN

Nigeria: DAZN

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