Match report
Atletico Madrid Defeats Barcelona 2-0 in UEFA Champions League
Barcelona
0–2
FT
Atletico Madrid
Apr 8, 2026
Atletico Madrid stuns Barcelona with a resounding 2-0 victory in the UEFA Champions League. Barcelona's early red card to P. Cubarsi proved pivotal, allowing Atletico to capitalize with goals from J. Álvarez and A. Sorloth, securing a vital win in the competition.
Key Facts
- • Atletico Madrid defeats Barcelona 2-0
- • P. Cubarsi receives a red card for Barcelona in the 44th minute
- • J. Álvarez scores the opening goal for Atletico Madrid in the 45th minute
- • A. Sorloth extends the lead with a goal in the 70th minute
- • Atletico Madrid secures an important victory in the UEFA Champions League
Lineups
Barcelona
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 13 Joan García (G)
- 23 Jules Koundé (D)
- 5 Pau Cubarsí (D)
- 18 Gerard Martín (D)
- 2 João Cancelo (D)
- 24 Eric García (M)
- 8 Pedri (M)
- 10 Lamine Yamal (M)
- 20 Dani Olmo (M)
- 14 Marcus Rashford (M)
- 9 Robert Lewandowski (F)
Substitutes
- 16 Fermín López
- 6 Pablo Gavi
- 25 Wojciech Szczęsny
- 31 Diego Kochen
- 3 Alejandro Balde
- 4 Ronald Araújo
- 17 Marc Casadó
- 7 Ferran Torres
- 28 Roony Bardghji
- 36 Álvaro Cortés
- 42 Xavi Espart
- 43 Tomás Marqués
Atletico Madrid
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI
- 1 Juan Musso (G)
- 16 Nahuel Molina (D)
- 24 Robin Le Normand (D)
- 17 Dávid Hancko (D)
- 3 Matteo Ruggeri (D)
- 20 Giuliano Simeone (M)
- 14 Marcos Llorente (M)
- 6 Koke (M)
- 22 Ademola Lookman (M)
- 7 Antoine Griezmann (F)
- 19 Julián Alvarez (F)
Substitutes
- 18 Marc Pubill
- 10 Alejandro Baena
- 9 Alexander Sørloth
- 31 Salvi Esquivel
- 33 Mario de Luis
- 15 Clément Lenglet
- 11 Thiago Almada
- 21 Obed Vargas
- 23 Nicolás González
- 34 Julio Díaz
- 4 Rodrigo Mendoza
Timeline
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31' Atletico Madrid Card · Yellow CardKoke
Tripping
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31' Atletico Madrid subst · Substitution 1Off: D. Hancko · On: M. Pubill
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44' Barcelona Card · Red CardP. Cubarsi
Tripping
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45'+1 Atletico Madrid Card · Yellow CardM. Pubill
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45' Atletico Madrid Goal · Normal GoalJ. Álvarez
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46' Barcelona subst · Substitution 1Off: Pedri · On: Gavi
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46' Barcelona subst · Substitution 2Off: R. Lewandowski · On: Fermín López
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60' Atletico Madrid subst · Substitution 2Off: A. Lookman · On: A. Sorloth
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60' Atletico Madrid subst · Substitution 3Off: Koke · On: A. Baena
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63' Atletico Madrid Card · Yellow CardA. Baena
Holding
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65' Barcelona Card · Yellow CardGavi
Holding
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70' Atletico Madrid Goal · Normal GoalA. Sorloth · Assist: M. Ruggeri
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73' Barcelona subst · Substitution 3Off: M. Rashford · On: F. Torres
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73' Barcelona subst · Substitution 4Off: J. Kounde · On: R. Araujo
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80' Atletico Madrid subst · Substitution 4Off: G. Simeone · On: T. Almada
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80' Atletico Madrid subst · Substitution 5Off: A. Griezmann · On: N. Gonzalez
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86' Barcelona subst · Substitution 5Off: João Cancelo · On: A. Balde
Match Stats
| Stat | Barcelona | Atletico Madrid |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 6 | 17 |
| Pass Accuracy | 90% | 86% |
| Offsides | 1 | 2 |
| Red Cards | 1 | 0 |
| Total Shots | 17 | 5 |
| Corners | 7 | 1 |
| Total Passes | 591 | 422 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 3 |
| Blocked Shots | 4 | 1 |
| Shots on Target | 7 | 3 |
| xG | 1.09 | 0.45 |
| Shots off Target | 6 | 1 |
| Possession | 58% | 42% |
| Goals Prevented | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate Passes | 532 | 363 |
| Shots Inside Box | 12 | 4 |
| Saves | 1 | 7 |
| Shots Outside Box | 5 | 1 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ P. Cubarsi's red card in the 44th minute drastically shifted the momentum in favor of Atletico Madrid, creating a significant advantage for them.
- ▸ J. Álvarez's goal right after half-time in the 45th minute solidified Atletico Madrid's control over the match, setting the stage for their eventual victory.