Atletico Madrid defeats Barcelona 2-0 in Champions League quarterfinals

On April 8, 2026, Atletico Madrid defeated Barcelona 2-0 in the first leg of their Champions League quarterfinal match at Camp Nou. Barcelona controlled much of the early gameplay, with Marcus Rashford having a goal disallowed for offside in the 18th minute. The turning point of the match occurred near the end of the first half when Barcelona defender Pau Cubarsi was sent off for a foul on Giuliano Simeone. Following the expulsion, Julian Alvarez scored for the visitors. Despite Barcelona's efforts, they were unable to score, ending their long-standing unbeaten home streak against Atletico that dated back to 2006. This victory provides Atletico Madrid with a significant advantage heading into the return leg. The match concluded with the score remaining 2-0 in favor of the Madrid side.