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Barcelona vs Atletico: Champions League QF

Published April 8, 2026 · Updated April 8, 2026 · The Guardian

Barcelona face Atletico Madrid in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final. Lewandowski starts tonight after scoring as a substitute on Saturday.

Barcelona have named their starting XI for the Champions League quarter-final first leg against Atletico Madrid, with Robert Lewandowski featuring in the attack despite coming off the bench to score the winner on Saturday. The Spanish side is lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation with Joan Garcia in goal.

Atletico Madrid have included Marcos Llorente in their squad for the crucial away tie. The match kicks off at 8pm BST with both teams seeking an advantage in this Champions League quarter-final first leg.

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