Atlético de Madrid and Barcelona meet this Tuesday, April 14 at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano Stadium in the second leg of the UEFA Champions League quarterfinalswith the aggregate favorable to the colchoneros 2-0 after the result of the first leg at the Camp Nou. The Blaugranas are forced to come back in foreign territory in what would be one of the most complicated challenges of their season.
The first leg was marked by the expulsion of Pau Cubarsí in the 44th minute for a foul as the last man, which left Barcelona with ten players just before the break. Julián Álvarez took advantage of the free kick to open the scoring with a masterful shot impossible for Joan García, and in the second half Alexander Sørloth closed the key with the 2-0 by taking advantage of a counterattack that revealed the defensive limitations of Hansi Flick’s team.
To advance to the semifinals, Barcelona must win by at least two goals difference at the Metropolitano, a scenario that will require a historic performance from the Barça team in front of one of the most passionate fans in Europe. Atlético, for its part, arrives with the lead on the scoreboard and with the possibility of sealing the pass at home against its own people.
Match details
- Date: Tuesday April 14, 2026
- Guatemala Time: 1:00 PM
- Stadium: Riyadh Air Metropolitano, Madrid, Spain
- Where to see: Disney Plus Premium Plan and ESPN
The winner of this tie will face the winner of the series between Sporting Lisbon and Arsenal in the semi-finals, with the grand final scheduled for May 30 at the Puskás Arena in Budapest, Hungary. A Champions League night that the world of football will have a close eye on from the start.