Atletico Madrid advanced to the Champions League semifinals despite losing 2-1 to Barcelona. Diego Simeone's team showed their resilience and now waits for their next opponent.

What happened in the match?

The match was very intense, with Barcelona dominating for much of the game. Lamine Yamal opened the scoring for the visiting team in the 4th minute.

Why is it important for Atletico Madrid?

The semifinal qualification is a significant achievement for the team, which had not reached this stage since the 2016/2017 season. Goalkeeper Juan Musso was the man of the match, with several key saves.

What's next?

Atletico Madrid now waits for their next opponent, who will come from the winner of the tie between Arsenal and Sporting Lisboa. Diego Simeone's team is looking to move forward in the competition.

StatValue
League standing4th
Points69
Games played38
Recent formLWWLW
Next fixturevs Manchester United (2026-08-01)
Injured playersJ. Alvarez, P. Barrios, J. Cardoso, J. M. Gimenez, N. Gonzalez, N. Molina