Barcelona will aim to reach a second straight UEFA Champions League semifinal when it takes on Atletico Madrid in their quarterfinal first leg clash on Thursday.

Following the completion of the second leg next week, the Spanish rivals will have played five times in two months. Atletico edged Barcelona in the Copa del Rey semifinals in February before Hansi Flick’s side got some revenge on Saturday when it won 2-1 away in La Liga to strengthen its league lead.

Barcelona is a five-time European champion, but Diego Simeone’s Atletico eliminated the Catalan club at the same stage both in 2014 and 2016 on the way to reaching the Champions League final.

BARCELONA VS ATLETICO MADRID HEAD-TO-HEAD (IN UCL)

Played: 4

Barcelona: 1

Atletico Madrid: 2

Draws: 1

When was the last time Barcelona played Atletcio Madrid in the Champions League?

The two sides last met at the same stage during the 2015-16 season, where Atletico Madrid won the second leg 2-0 to secure a 3-2 aggregate win over Barcelona.

When and where will Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid be played?

The Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid UCL 2025-26 quarterfinal first leg will kick off at 12:30 a.m. on Thursday, April 9, at Camp Nou in Barcelona.

Where to watch the Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid match?

The Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid UCL 2025-26 quarterfinal first leg match will be telecast on the Sony Sports Network. The match will also be livestreamed on the SonyLiv app and website.

Published on Apr 08, 2026