Match report

Barcelona Defeats Atletico Madrid 2–1 in UEFA Champions League Clash

Atletico Madrid
Atletico Madrid
1–2
FT
Barcelona
Barcelona
Apr 14, 2026

Barcelona emerged victorious in a thrilling UEFA Champions League encounter against Atletico Madrid, securing a 2–1 win. Early goals from Lamine Yamal and F. Torres put Barcelona in control, but Atletico responded through A. Lookman. Despite a late red card for E. Garcia and the dismissal of a goal, Barcelona held on to secure their place in the competition.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Atletico Madrid 1–2 Barcelona
  • • Goals: Lamine Yamal (4'), F. Torres (24'), A. Lookman (31')
  • • Red Card: E. Garcia (79')
  • • Substitutions: F. Torres off, R. Lewandowski on; Gavi off, Frenkie de Jong on
  • • Referee decisions: Goal cancelled for Barcelona at 57'

Lineups

Atletico Madrid

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 J. Musso (G)
  • 16 N. Molina (D)
  • 24 R. Le Normand (D)
  • 15 C. Lenglet (D)
  • 3 M. Ruggeri (D)
  • 20 G. Simeone (M)
  • 14 M. Llorente (M)
  • 6 Koke (M)
  • 22 A. Lookman (M)
  • 7 A. Griezmann (F)
  • 19 J. Alvarez (F)

Substitutes

  • 31 S. Esquivel
  • 13 J. Oblak
  • 9 A. Sorloth
  • 23 N. Gonzalez
  • 21 O. Vargas
  • 32 J. Bonar
  • 4 R. Mendoza
  • 10 A. Baena
  • 11 T. Almada
  • 5 J. Cardoso
  • 34 J. Diaz
  • 30 D. Martinez

Barcelona

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 13 J. Garcia (G)
  • 23 J. Kounde (D)
  • 24 E. Garcia (D)
  • 18 G. Martin (D)
  • 2 J. Cancelo (D)
  • 6 Gavi (M)
  • 8 Pedri (M)
  • 10 Lamine Yamal (M)
  • 20 D. Olmo (M)
  • 16 Fermín (M)
  • 7 F. Torres (F)

Substitutes

  • 25 W. Szczesny
  • 31 D. Kochen
  • 9 R. Lewandowski
  • 21 F. de Jong
  • 4 R. Araujo
  • 28 R. Bardghji
  • 36 A. Cortes
  • 14 M. Rashford
  • 3 A. Balde
  • 17 M. Casado
  • 43 T. Marques
  • 42 X. Espart

Timeline

  1. Barcelona
    4' Barcelona Goal · Normal Goal
    Lamine Yamal · Assist: F. Torres
  2. Barcelona
    24' Barcelona Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Torres · Assist: D. Olmo
  3. Atletico Madrid
    31' Atletico Madrid Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Lookman · Assist: M. Llorente
  4. Barcelona
    57' Barcelona Var · Goal cancelled
    F. Torres
  5. Atletico Madrid
    66' Atletico Madrid subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Lookman · On: N. Gonzalez
  6. Atletico Madrid
    66' Atletico Madrid subst · Substitution 2
    Off: G. Simeone · On: A. Baena
  7. Barcelona
    68' Barcelona subst · Substitution 1
    Off: F. Torres · On: R. Lewandowski
  8. Barcelona
    68' Barcelona subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Fermín López · On: M. Rashford
  9. Barcelona
    69' Barcelona Card · Yellow Card
    Gavi

    Foul

  10. Atletico Madrid
    76' Atletico Madrid subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Griezmann · On: A. Sorloth
  11. Barcelona
    79' Barcelona Card · Red Card
    E. Garcia

    Professional foul last man

  12. Barcelona
    79' Barcelona Var · Card upgrade
    E. Garcia
  13. Barcelona
    81' Barcelona subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Gavi · On: Frenkie de Jong
  14. Barcelona
    89' Barcelona subst · Substitution 4
    Off: João Cancelo · On: R. Araujo
  15. Barcelona
    89' Barcelona subst · Substitution 5
    Off: D. Olmo · On: R. Bardghji

Match Stats

Stat Atletico Madrid Barcelona
Fouls 15 8
Pass Accuracy 72% 90%
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards 0 1
Total Shots 15 15
Corners 2 4
Total Passes 282 699
Yellow Cards 0 1
Blocked Shots 4 4
Shots on Target 5 8
xG 1.77 2.22
Shots off Target 6 3
Possession 29% 71%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 202 629
Shots Inside Box 8 9
Saves 7 4
Shots Outside Box 7 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Barcelona took an early lead with goals from Lamine Yamal and F. Torres, putting significant pressure on Atletico Madrid.
  • ▸ Atletico Madrid responded quickly with a goal from A. Lookman, bringing the game back to a single goal difference.
  • ▸ The dismissal of E. Garcia in the 79th minute marked a critical turning point, leaving Barcelona with ten men but they managed to hold on to their lead.