Atletico Madrid advances to Champions League semifinals despite home loss to Barcelona

On April 14, 2026, Atletico Madrid secured a place in the Champions League semifinals following their 1-2 loss to Barcelona at the Metropolitano stadium, having won the first leg 2-0. Barcelona took an early lead with goals from Lamine Yamal in the 4th minute and Ferran Torres in the 24th minute, effectively erasing Atletico's first-leg advantage. Atletico responded in the 31st minute when Ademola Lookman scored, ensuring their qualification. During the second half, a goal by Barcelona's Ferran Torres was disallowed for offside after a VAR review. Following the final whistle, Atletico coach Diego Simeone made a gesture toward the Barcelona fans, signaling them to go to sleep as their team had been eliminated. This action provoked verbal retaliation and insults from the visiting supporters toward Simeone and the Atletico players as they left the pitch.