Barcelona And Atletico Madrid Will Meet For The Second Time In Four Days
Nou Camp | Champions League QF 1st Leg | Wednesday April 8 | 8pm
An intriguing and enticing all-LaLiga clash awaits in the Champions League quarter-final first-leg. BetVictor News brings you the Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid preview, prediction, latest team news and odds, predicted lineups, betting angles and more.
Barcelona Vs Atletico Madrid Preview
Interestingly, this will be the third time Barcelona and Atletico Madrid have gone toe-to-toe at this stage of the Champions League. Although Atletico progressed in the 2013-14 and 2015-16 editions – whereby they went all the way to the final – the Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid odds favour Barca to qualify this time around (3/10).
Even more so as Hansi Flick’s side beat Atleti in the league on April 4. A late Robert Lewandowski finish meant La Blaugrana clinched a 2-1 win to move seven points above bitter rivals Real Madrid. And as far as Flick is concerned, no manager has a better UCL knockout record than himself (12 wins from 17 games).
However, Diego Simeone is hardly a novice when it comes to playing the underdog. The legendary Rojiblancos head coach has plenty of experience thwarting his LaLiga rivals in European knockouts. Atleti may be an outsider in the Champions League outright winner market at 16/1, but it would be naive to rule out Madrid completely.
They certainly have the weapons in their armoury to frustrate Barcelona. But they will need to be at their very best, they head into the tie off the back of three straight losses. As for Barca, they are unbeaten since a 2-1 loss to Girona on February 16.
Barcelona Vs Atletico Madrid H2H Record
As it stands, the Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona H2H record sees the latter boasting more wins. 115 compared to Atleti’s 78 to be exact. A total of 57 draws have been played out over the years. When it comes to the Champions League, it’s Atleti who boast more wins over Barca.
In their four previous showdowns, the Rojiblancos have two wins and one loss to their name. That is certainly something worth mulling over when it comes to Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid betting ahead of the all-Spanish clash at the Nou Camp.
Atleti vs Barca H2H record:
- 13/04/2016 – Atleti 2-0 Barca
- 05/04/2016 – Barca 2-1 Atleti
- 09/04/2014 – Atleti 1-0 Barca
- 01/04/2014 – Barca 1-1 Atleti
Barcelona Vs Atletico Madrid Team News
Barcelona will have to make do without Andreas Christensen, Raphinha, Frenkie de Jong and Marc Bernal. In better news, Ronald Araujo and Jules Kounde are both available for selection. Manchester United loanee Marcus Rashford is likely to start on the left with Lamine Yamal – who has had another glorious campaign – occupying the right side of attack.
Meanwhile, Atletico Madrid could welcome back Jan Oblak, Marc Pubill and Rodrigo Mendoza. The trio are back in full training after recent setbacks. January signing Ademola Lookman, 2022 World Cup winner Julian Alvarez and Antoine Griezmann will all start in attacking roles.
Barcelona’s last six in all comps:
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Atletico Madrid’s last six in all comps:
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Barcelona Vs Atletico Madrid Predicted Lineups
Barcelona predicted lineup:
J Garcia; Kounde, Cubarsi, Martin, Cancelo; E Garcia, Pedri; Yamal, Fermin, Rashford; Lewandowski
Atletico Madrid predicted lineup:
Oblak; Llorente, Le Normand, Hancko, Ruggeri; Koke, Baena; Simeone, Griezmann, Lookman; Alvarez
Barcelona Vs Atletico Madrid Betting Angles
Key Match Stats
- Atletico Madrid have the better H2H record in the UCL
- Barcelona’s last defeat in a cup competition came against Atletico Madrid (4-0 in the Copa del Rey)
- Atletico Madrid have never won an away UCL game against a LaLiga side
Top Betting Angles for Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid
Barcelona to win: Online at 8/15, Barcelona haven’t lost to Atletico Madrid on home soil in the last 25 matches. February 2006 was the last defeat at the Nou Camp.
Over 4.5 goals: Backing a goal-glut carries value. Especially as Barcelona thrashed Newcastle 7-2 last time out whereas Atletico Madrid lost 3-2 to Tottenham
1st goalscorer: The usual suspects such as Robert Lewandowski (7/2), Lamine Yamal (9/2) and Antoine Griezmann (6/1) all carry weight.
Barcelona Vs Atletico Madrid Prediction
Going into the match, Barcelona certainly have the upperhand having beaten Atletico Madrid in the last two meetings. We are backing Barca to continue their recent good form and go into next week’s decider with a healthy lead.
Prediction: Barcelona 3-1 Atletico Madrid
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Any betting decisions should be made responsibly and there are no guarantees when it comes to match outcomes. All odds correct as of 3:45pm April 7, 2026.
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