Atletico Madrid 1-2 Barcelona
Updated
Barcelona won: Atletico Madrid 1-2 Barcelona in the LaLiga (Round 30) on Sat, 4 Apr 2026 at Riyadh Air Metropolitano, Madrid. Atletico Madrid goals: Giuliano Simeone 39'. Barcelona goals: Marcus Rashford 42', Robert Lewandowski 87'. Sent off: Nicolás González (45'). Expected goals: 0.92-2.52. Possession: 33-67. Player of the match: Lamine Yamal (8.6).
Match report
Barcelona beat Atletico Madrid 2-1
Barcelona came from behind to beat Atletico Madrid 2-1 away from home at Riyadh Air Metropolitano on Saturday 4 April in LaLiga.
Giuliano Simeone put Atletico Madrid ahead on 39' (1-0), Marcus Rashford levelled for Barcelona on 42' (1-1) and Robert Lewandowski restored Barcelona's lead on 87' (1-2).
Robert Lewandowski's 87' strike proved decisive.
Nicolás González (Atletico Madrid) was sent off on 45+7'.
Atletico Madrid had 33% of the ball, shots were 6-22 (2-8 on target) and expected goals finished 0.92-2.52. Barcelona were the better side on chances, too.
Lamine Yamal (Barcelona) was player of the match with an 8.6 rating.
Attendance: 67,710. Referee: Mateo Busquets Ferrer.
Match stats
| Atletico Madrid | Barcelona | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 33 | 67 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 0.92 | 2.52 |
| Total shots | 6 | 22 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 8 |
| Touches in opposition box | 13 | 40 |
| Big chances | 2 | 5 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 3 |
| Accurate passes | 247 (80%) | 579 (92%) |
| Yellow cards | 6 | 2 |
| Corners | 1 | 9 |
| Total shots | 6 | 22 |
| Shots off target | 4 | 7 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 8 |
| Blocked shots | 0 | 7 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 1 |
| Shots inside box | 4 | 15 |
Lineups
Atletico Madrid (4-4-2): Juan Musso, Nahuel Molina, Robin Le Normand, Clément Lenglet, Nicolás González, Giuliano Simeone, Koke, Obed Vargas, Thiago Almada, Antoine Griezmann, Álex Baena
Barcelona (4-2-3-1): Joan García, Ronald Araujo, Pau Cubarsí, Gerard Martín, João Cancelo, Eric García, Pedri, Lamine Yamal, Fermín López, Marcus Rashford, Dani Olmo
Key events
- 22' · Yellow card · Nicolás González (Atletico Madrid)
- 39' · Goal · Giuliano Simeone (Atletico Madrid)
- 40' · Substitution · Marc Bernal for Ronald Araujo (Barcelona)
- 42' · Goal · Marcus Rashford (Barcelona)
- 45' · Yellow card · Fermín López (Barcelona)
- 45' · Yellow card · Nahuel Molina (Atletico Madrid)
- 45' · Yellow card · Koke (Atletico Madrid)
- 45'+7 · Red card · Nicolás González (Atletico Madrid)
- 46' · Substitution · Matteo Ruggeri for Koke (Atletico Madrid)
- 46' · Substitution · Ferran Torres for Fermín López (Barcelona)
- 47' · Yellow card · Hans-Dieter Flick (Barcelona)
- 50' · Yellow card · Gerard Martín (Barcelona)
- 50' · Yellow card · Juan Musso (Atletico Madrid)
- 53' · Yellow card · Clément Lenglet (Atletico Madrid)
- 61' · Substitution · José Giménez for Álex Baena (Atletico Madrid)
- 61' · Substitution · Alexander Sørloth for Giuliano Simeone (Atletico Madrid)
- 61' · Substitution · Javi Morcillo for Antoine Griezmann (Atletico Madrid)
- 62' · Substitution · Jules Koundé for Marc Bernal (Barcelona)
- 68' · Substitution · Taufik Seidu for Clément Lenglet (Atletico Madrid)
- 78' · Substitution · Gavi for Eric García (Barcelona)
- 79' · Substitution · Robert Lewandowski for Marcus Rashford (Barcelona)
- 87' · Goal · Robert Lewandowski (Barcelona)
- 90'+3 · Yellow card · Taufik Seidu (Atletico Madrid)
- 90'+4 · Yellow card · Diego Simeone (Atletico Madrid)
All-time head-to-head
62 league meetings since 1993: Atletico Madrid 16, draws 13, Barcelona 33.
Questions
Who won Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona?
Barcelona won, 1-2 (LaLiga) on Sat, 4 Apr 2026.
When and where is Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona?
Sat, 4 Apr 2026, 19:00 UTC at Riyadh Air Metropolitano, Madrid, LaLiga.
What is the head-to-head record between Atletico Madrid and Barcelona?
In 62 league meetings since 1993: Atletico Madrid 16 wins, 13 draws, Barcelona 33 wins (goals 85-126).