Last Updated on 13/04/2026 by Andy Clark
Barcelona travel to face Atletico Madrid in the second leg of this Champions League quarter-final on Tuesday, and below you will find our Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona bet builder tips, predictions and the best free bet offers for the tie.
It’s the second leg of this all-Spanish Champions League quarter-final tie on Tuesday as Barcelona travel to face Atletico Madrid.
Atletico are having a decent season and are fourth in La Liga, one point behind Villarreal in third. They have won 17 of their 31 league matches so far this season.
Barcelona are top of La Liga with 26 wins, one draw and just four defeats in the league this season. They are nine points clear of Real Madrid in second, and will be desperate to keep their Champions League hopes alive.
Barcelona trail 2-0 on aggregate and must win to keep their Champions League hopes alive. Our four-leg bet builder is priced at 11/1 with bet365.
Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona Bet Builder Tip
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Key Stats — Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona
- Atletico Madrid hold a 2-0 aggregate advantage heading into the second leg at the Metropolitano
- Barcelona have lost only once in their last 11 matches — the first leg defeat at the Nou Camp — and have not lost in La Liga since mid-February
- Robert Lewandowski has scored five goals in 10 Champions League appearances this season and averages 1.2 shots on target per game in the competition
- Julian Alvarez has scored nine goals in 12 Champions League appearances this season, averaging more than 1.5 shots on target per game with 19 in total
- Jorge Koke has made 28 fouls in 45 appearances across all competitions this season and has been booked five times in La Liga
- Atletico were beaten by Sevilla at the weekend and have won only one of their last five matches — that victory being the first leg against Barcelona
Atletico Madrid Form and Match Preview
Atletico are having a decent season and are fourth in La Liga, one point behind Villarreal in third. They have won 17 of their 31 league matches so far this season.
Diego Simeone’s side head into this second leg in a commanding position, but their recent form outside of the first leg result is a concern. Defeated by Sevilla at the weekend and with just one win in their last five, the momentum that carried them to a 2-0 first leg victory appears to have stalled. Atletico are masters of defending a lead — no coach in European football organises a side to protect an advantage better than Simeone — but they will need to be far sharper than they were against Sevilla if Barcelona come out with the intensity the aggregate situation demands.
Barcelona Form and Match Preview
Barcelona are top of La Liga with 26 wins, one draw and just four defeats in the league this season. They are nine points clear of Real Madrid in second, and will be desperate to keep their Champions League hopes alive.
Hansi Flick’s side faces a huge challenge but arrives in good shape to mount it. The first leg defeat was only their second loss in 11 matches, and their La Liga form remains exceptional — unbeaten since mid-February despite that Girona result coming when their opponents were reduced to 10 men. They defeated Atletico just four days before the first leg and will have belief that they can do it again. Everything now depends on a fast start — Barcelona cannot afford to concede early and must score first if they are to have any realistic chance of overturning the tie.
Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona Betting Tips
- Barcelona to win — 5/6
- Robert Lewandowski to score — 13/10
- Julian Alvarez over 0.5 shots on target — 8/15
- Jorge Koke to be booked — 6/4
Barcelona to Win
I fancy Barcelona to win this second leg. As they come into this one trailing 2-0 on aggregate, they will need to hit the ground running if they are to progress to the semi-final. That loss in the first leg was their only defeat in 11 matches, and they haven’t lost in the league since mid-February – a 2-1 defeat to Girona, who were down to 10 men. They defeated Atletico just four days before that first leg game, and I think they’ll come out on top here. Atletico were defeated by Sevilla at the weekend, with only one win in their last five – that win over Barca. I think 5/6 is decent odds for a Barca win here.
Alternative Bet — Barcelona or Draw
It’s very short odds, but I can’t see a world in which Barcelona don’t at least come away from this one with a draw. Taking double chance instead of them to win reduces the odds of this bet builder to 8/1 with bet365.
Best Bet Builder Tip — Robert Lewandowski to Score
Robert Lewandowski has had another impressive season in terms of goals, and I think 13/10 is great odds for him to score in this second leg on Tuesday. The Polish striker has bagged 18 goals in all competitions this season, with 12 in 25 in La Liga, five in 10 in the Champions League, and one in the Supercopa de España. He has had 12 shots on target in 10 Champions League appearances, and I think he will have a couple of chances here, as Barca need to go all out from the off. I think there’s a good chance he will score his 19th goal of the season in this one.
Julian Alvarez Over 0.5 Shots on Target
Atletico striker Julian Alvarez has had an impressive season, with 18 goals in all competitions this season. Eight of those have come in La Liga, while he has bagged nine in 12 Champions League appearances, and one in the Copa del Rey. The striker has had 19 shots on target in those 12 Champions League appearances, an average of more than 1.5 per game. He also has 26 shots on target in 29 matches in La Liga. I think he’s good odds to have one or more shots on target.
Jorge Koke to Be Booked
I’m backing Atletico midfielder Jorge Koke to be carded in this one. The 34-year-old has picked up five bookings this season, all coming in La Liga. He has made 28 fouls in 45 appearances in all competitions this season, with seven fouls committed in 13 Champions League matches. It’ll be a difficult 90-odd minutes for him here against a Barca side who will be all guns blazing, and I think there’s a good chance of him picking up a booking amidst a midfield battle here.
Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona Predictions
| Selection | Odds |
|---|---|
| Barcelona to win | 5/6 |
| Robert Lewandowski to score | 13/10 |
| Julian Alvarez over 0.5 shots on target | 8/15 |
| Jorge Koke to be booked | 6/4 |
| Combined odds | 11/1 with bet365 |
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