Atletico Madrid Form
Atletico Madrid produced a surprise in the first leg, managing to beat the Catalan side 2:0 on their own pitch. Of course, the visitors were helped by the hosts having a player sent off, which meant they played the entire second half with ten men. In terms of expected goals, the team did not even create chances worth a single goal (0.43), but the club's trademark efficiency came to the fore – two of their three shots on target were converted. Now the side only need to avoid losing by more than one goal. It is also noteworthy that the club won both previous Champions League ties against Barcelona at the quarter-final stage (in the 2013/14 and 2015/16 seasons).
- The team have avoided defeat in 8 of their last 10 matches in this competition (6 wins and 2 draws).
- Three or more goals were scored in 11 of Atletico's last 13 Champions League games.
- Both teams scored in 9 of the club's previous 10 fixtures in this European competition.
Potential Atletico Madrid Lineup (4-4-2)
Juan Musso – Marcos Llorente, Robin Le Normand, David Hancko, Matteo Ruggeri – Johnny Cardoso, Koke, Giuliano Simeone, Ademola Lookman – Julian Alvarez, Alexander Sorloth.
Defender Marc Pubill is unavailable through suspension. Midfielders Pablo Barrios and Johnny Cardoso, defenders Jose Maria Gimenez and David Hancko, and goalkeeper Jan Oblak are sidelined with injuries.
Barcelona Form
Barcelona, even after playing half the match with ten men, still managed to outperform their opponents in all key aspects of the game. The side enjoyed more possession (58%), took more shots overall (18:5) and on target (7:3), and earned more corners (7:1). However, the scoreboard showed 0:2, and now the visitors need a big win away to reach the next round of the tournament. A victory by two goals would also suit them, as it would take the return leg into extra time. It is worth noting that the club have progressed from only 4 of their last 11 two-legged ties against Spanish teams and have won just 3 of their last 12 European matches against compatriots.
- Before losing to Atletico, the team had gone 5 Champions League matches without defeat (4 wins and 1 draw).
- At least three goals were scored in 14 of the club's last 16 games in this tournament.
- Both teams scored in 12 of the club's last 14 matches in this European competition.
Potential Barcelona Lineup (4-2-3-1)
Joan Garcia – Joao Cancelo, Pau Cubarsi, Eric Garcia, Gerard Martin – Marc Bernal, Pedri – Fermin Lopez, Lamine Yamal, Marcus Rashford – Ferran Torres.
Defender Pau Cubarsi is ruled out through suspension. Defender Andreas Christensen, forward Raphinha and midfielder Marc Bernal will miss the match because of injuries.
