Barcelona and Atletico Madrid clash in La Liga ahead of UCL showdown
Published on April 4, 2026.
Barcelona and Atletico Madrid are set to face off in La Liga on Saturday, April 5 at 9pm (19:00 GMT). Barcelona will be without Raphinha for all three matches against Atletico, including a hamstring injury. This puts further pressure on Barcelona's 18-year-old winger Lamine Yamal. The Spanish champions are aiming to maintain or extend their lead at the top of La Liga, before facing two games against Diego Simeone’s team in the Champions League quarterfinals. This will be the first of three games between Barcelona, Atletico in 10 days. The match is also a preview of the series in which the Spanish clubs will meet again in the upcoming Champions League semifinals.
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