Result

Atletico Madrid beat Barcelona 2-0 in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League quarter-final at Spotify Camp Nou in Barcelona on 8 April 2026.

Goals

No goals (Barcelona); Julian Alvarez 45', Alexander Sorloth 70' (Atletico Madrid). Red card: Pau Cubarsi 44' (Barcelona).

Match report

Atletico Madrid became the first visitors to win at the renovated Camp Nou after Barcelona defender Pau Cubarsi was sent off in the 44th minute for a last-man foul on Giuliano Simeone. Julian Alvarez curled the resulting free-kick into the top corner a minute later to put Atletico ahead just before half-time. Substitute Alexander Sorloth added a second in the 70th minute, turning in Matteo Ruggeri's low cross to give Diego Simeone's side a commanding advantage ahead of the second leg at the Metropolitano. Watch the full Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid highlights and every goal above.

People also ask

What was the final score of Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid?

Atletico Madrid won 2-0 at Camp Nou in the first leg of their 2025/26 Champions League quarter-final.

Who scored in Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid?

Julian Alvarez scored with a free-kick in the 45th minute and Alexander Sorloth added a second in the 70th minute for Atletico Madrid; Barcelona did not score.

Why did Barcelona finish the match with 10 men?

Barcelona defender Pau Cubarsi was sent off in the 44th minute after a VAR review for a last-man foul on Giuliano Simeone, leading directly to Atletico's opening goal.