Barcelona arrive at the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final against Atlético Madrid with a two-goal advantage, after winning the first leg 2-0. The match is scheduled for an 8pm BST kick-off and promises a tense night as Atlético try to overturn the deficit at home.
This is one of the standout fixtures in the competition’s latest round, and Barcelona will be thinking back to their history of memorable European comebacks as they look to finish the job. Atlético, meanwhile, must find a way to break down a side that has already put itself in a strong position.
The broader Champions League picture is also busy, with Liverpool v PSG being followed in the same live coverage. Fans tracking the evening’s action can also use the live scoreboard and the email updates offered alongside the match coverage.
There is also a touch of personal intrigue around the tie. Joleon Lescott and Joe Cole have backed Barcelona to progress, noting the presence of Englishman Marcus Rashford in the squad. On the Atlético side, Ademola Lookman brings his own English connection, having been born in Wandsworth.
With a place in the semi-finals at stake, the second leg is set up as a straightforward challenge for Barcelona: protect their lead and avoid giving Atlético an early route back into the contest. For Atlético, the task is clear as well: score first, build momentum, and attempt one of the more demanding recoveries in European football.
As the teams prepare for kick-off, all eyes will be on how the opening stages unfold. Barcelona’s advantage gives them room to manage the game, but Atlético’s home support and the pressure of knockout football mean the tie remains alive.
Updates from the match, along with the rest of the night’s Champions League action, are being tracked live.
