Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid Tips & Preview - Catalans to overcome Lookman’s Atleti

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Last updated: Mon 06 Apr 2026 12:02

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Barcelona host Atletico in UCL quarter-final first leg.
Barca is unbeaten in their last nine matches.
Atletico struggling, lost last three away games.

Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid

Barcelona will be looking to claim the advantage when they host Atletico Madrid in the UEFA Champions League quarter-final first leg.

This will be the fifth meeting between the two teams this season, with the Catalans often getting the better of their rivals. That dominance is expected to continue on Wednesday, with a home win on the cards here.

Barcelona News

Barcelona earned an 8-3 aggregate victory over Newcastle United to progress to the quarter-finals. They were held to a 1-1 away draw in the first meeting but turned on the style in the second leg to claim a 7-2 win.

The Catalans have been almost unstoppable lately and are unbeaten in their last nine matches across all competitions, earning a 2-1 La Liga victory at Atletico Madrid on Saturday. Camp Nou has also remained a fortress for Hansi Flick's team all season, and they have won their last 13 home matches across all competitions.

Barcelona’s attack has been firing all season, and they have scored the first half’s opening goal in their last seven home fixtures. However, they are without a clean sheet in four of their last five matches across all competitions.

Atletico Madrid News

Atletico Madrid secured a place in the quarter-finals thanks to a 7-5 aggregate victory over Tottenham Hotspur. Despite suffering a 3-2 defeat in the second leg, the 5-2 victory in the first meeting was enough to ensure Diego Simeone's team progressed.

Things have not been particularly smooth for Atletico Madrid, who have lost their last three matches, including the 2-1 home defeat to Barcelona last Saturday. They have also lost their last three away matches across all competitions.

Ademola Lookman scored against Barcelona in a Copa Del Rey clash back in February and is likely to earn a start here after sitting out last Saturday’s defeat. While the Nigerian forward is expected to bolster the attack, the defence also needs some work as Atletico Madrid have scored and conceded in five of their last six matches across all competitions.

Head to Head

There have already been four previous meetings between both teams this season, with Barcelona winning three of those matches. However, Atletico Madrid’s only win was a 4-0 home victory in February, which helped them earn a 4-3 aggregate triumph and a place in the Copa Del Rey final.

Verdict

Barcelona v Atletico Madrid

Barcelona often impress going forward, while Lookman is expected to give the Atletico Madrid attack a major boost. With neither defence convincing at the moment, both teams are likely to score here.

It has been dominance from Barcelona in this fixture this season, with three wins from four meetings, and that run is likely to continue here. The Catalans have scored the first half’s opening goal in their last seven matches, and a repeat could be on the cards here.

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