Barcelona face a difficult task on Tuesday when they visit the Riyadh Air Metropolitano for their Champions League second-leg match with Atletico Madrid.
Atletico benefited from a straight red card just before halftime to take a 2-0 lead in the tie, their lone victory in their last five matches. They’ll look to punish a Barcelona high line as the visitors throw bodies forward in search of at least two goals.
Our Atletico Madrid vs. Barcelona predictions and free betting picks for Tuesday, April 14, expect that to lead to goals for both teams.
Premier League predictions for Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona
My Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona best bet: Both teams to score + either team to win (-118 at Sports Interaction)
Barcelona were very unlucky not to score in the first leg against Atletico Madrid. They had 1.10 xG and had 41 touches in Atletico’s penalty area — including 17 after going a man down.
The Catalans must win by at least two goals, so I expect them to be on the front foot early. That opens things up for Atletico on the counter, making it likely they score.
Barcelona have been involved in just three draws through 49 matches in all competitions, as their tactical setup lends itself to someone finding a win.
A draw does them no good, and I doubt we see one.
Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona same-game parlay (SGP)
Both teams to score + either team to win
Joao Cancelo 1+ shots on target
Julian Alvarez 1+ shots on target
Joao Cancelo has often tucked into midfield going back to his days at Man City, and isn’t afraid to push forward. He put one of his two efforts on target in the first-leg matchup.
He has also tested the goalkeeper in three straight matches across all competitions — including a 27-minute appearance off the bench at the weekend vs. Espanyol.
Julian Alvarez scored in the first leg, putting both his efforts on target. He’s now registered nine shots on target in his last five matches for Atletico Madrid, taking 17 shots in the process.
Barcelona’s high line and Alvarez’s pace make him a threat to test the keeper, whether he starts up top or on the wing.
Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona odds
How to watch Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona
| Location | Riyadh Air Metropolitano, Madrid, Spain |
| Date | Tuesday, April 14, 2026 |
| Time | 3:00 p.m. ET |
| TV | Paramount+ |
| Weather | 58F, Wind 6-8 mph, 0% POP. |
 Recent EPL form |
W-L-L-L-W |
 Recent EPL form |
W-W-W-W-L |
Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona key injuries
Atletico Madrid: CB David Hancko (Doubtful), CB Marc Pubill (Suspended), CB Jose Gimenez (Doubtful), GK Jan Oblak (Questionable), CM Johnny Cardoso (Doubtful), CM Pablo Barrios (Out).
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