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By Patrick Keddie and Adam Hancock
Published On 14 Apr 2026

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14 Apr 2026 - 21:45
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Goodbye for now

That’s it for our live coverage of Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona in the Champions League.

The last four are starting to take shape, with Atleti and PSG booking their slots in the semifinals.

On Wednesday evening, we will find out who they will be facing. Be sure to join us back here for live text commentary of Bayern Munich vs Real Madrid, with updates on Sporting’s trip to Arsenal.

But for now, from me, Adam Hancock, and my colleague, Patrick Keddie, goodbye.

14 Apr 2026 - 21:42
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‘Luck wasn’t on our side’

Barcelona’s Frenkie de Jong has been speaking with UEFA after the match:

“We played a very good match. We gave it our all. I have the feeling that luck wasn’t on our side. I think we’re growing, and that we have a young, talented team that can compete for everything. We’re going to keep going like this.”

14 Apr 2026 - 21:37
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‘It was a rollercoaster’

Atleti goalscorer Ademola Lookman has been speaking with TNT Sports. Here is what he said:

“It was a rollercoaster, with us going 2-0 down, and then it was a game of two halves, really. We stuck in there, and we got through to the semis.”

On the impact that Lopez’s injury had on the game: “As the game is going on, you are playing and the momentum changes and moments happen and then the pause [for the injury] – it kind of switched us back into gear, and we were able to create a few chances, and we got the goal, and we tried to continue in that way in the second half.”

14 Apr 2026 - 21:36
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Match report

You can read more about tonight’s thrilling game in Madrid in our match report, which has just gone live, here.

14 Apr 2026 - 21:33
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Barcelona’s Budapest dream ends

14 Apr 2026 - 21:27
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Next up for Atletico Madrid

Diego Simeone’s side have the small matter of a Copa del Rey final on the horizon.

They face Real Sociedad in Seville on Saturday, before an away game at Elche in the league next Wednesday.

They’ll then face Athletic Club in Madrid on Saturday, April 25, in La Liga before the first leg of their semifinal at Metropolitano Stadium.

14 Apr 2026 - 21:24
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14 Apr 2026 - 21:21
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PSG ease past Liverpool

The defending champions are into the final four after winning 2-0 at Anfield to knock Liverpool out.

PSG led 2-0 after the first leg, and had to ride out a spell of Liverpool pressure in the second half.

The Reds were awarded a penalty after Alexis Mac Allister went down in the box, but the referee changed his decision after reviewing the pitch-side monitor.

Ousmane Dembele broke the deadlock after 72 minutes, and he capped off a strong performance with a second goal in stoppage time.

14 Apr 2026 - 21:18
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14 Apr 2026 - 21:15
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A return to the semifinals

Atletico’s victory books them a spot in the last four of the Champions League for the first time since 2017.

Back then, they faced city rivals Real Madrid and lost 4-2 on aggregate.

This time around, they will face either Arsenal or Sporting. The Gunners lead 1-0 after the first leg of that tie, and the teams will meet again at Emirates Stadium on Wednesday evening.

14 Apr 2026 - 21:04
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Atleti battle till the end

The home fans aren’t going anywhere in Madrid. They’ll enjoy this win long into the night.

It was a nervy night for the hosts, especially when Barcelona were 2-0 up and looking in control.

But they fought back with a brilliant counterattacking goal and then dug in as Barcelona tried everything to get back into the game.

14 Apr 2026 - 21:01
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Full-time

Simeone wants it all over, and it is!

Huge celebrations in Madrid as Atleti knock out the La Liga leaders.

Full-time: Atletico Madrid 1-2 Barcelona (Aggregate: 3-2)

14 Apr 2026 - 21:00
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So close for Barcelona

Araujo jumps for a cross at the far post and somehow directs the ball wide of the post.

He wasn’t the man that Barcelona wanted in that spot.

90+8 mins: Atletico Madrid 1-2 Barcelona (Aggregate: 3-2)

14 Apr 2026 - 20:59
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Atleti hold firm

Musso does well to claim a cross through a crowd of players. He eats up some more time as he lies on the ball and waits for the penalty area to clear.

Just more than two minutes left for Barcelona.

90+6 mins: Atletico Madrid 1-2 Barcelona (Aggregate: 3-2)

14 Apr 2026 - 20:57
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Heart-in-mouth moments

Atleti fans will be incredibly nervous as the clock ticks down in Madrid.

Barcelona are keeping the pressure on as they try everything to find another goal.

A quick check on the latest at Anfield: PSG now lead 2-0 on the night and 4-0 on aggregate.

90+5 mins: Atletico Madrid 1-2 Barcelona (Aggregate: 3-2)

14 Apr 2026 - 20:54
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VAR check

The officials have just looked to see if Joan Garcia had handled outside his area. It looked pretty close, but they gave him the benefit of the doubt.

At the other end, Lewandowski flashes a header at goal, but it is straight at Musso.

90+2 mins: Atletico Madrid 1-2 Barcelona (Aggregate: 3-2)

Garcia handles the ball while challenged by Julian Alvarez [AFP]
Lewandowski heads at goal [AFP]

14 Apr 2026 - 20:53
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Eight minutes added on

They may be down to 10 men, but Barcelona still have time to pull a goal back in this one.

90+1 mins: Atletico Madrid 1-2 Barcelona (Aggregate: 3-2)

14 Apr 2026 - 20:50
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Molina shoots after a counter

Cancelo slips as he looks to deliver a cross into the box, and it gives Atletico a chance to break.

Molina charges away and shoots from outside the area, but his effort was straight down the throat of Garcia.

88 mins: Atletico Madrid 1-2 Barcelona (Aggregate: 3-2)

14 Apr 2026 - 20:48
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No way past

Atleti are sitting back in huge numbers as Barcelona press forward to desperately try and keep this tie alive.

A reminder, the winners of this one will face the winners of the Arsenal-Sporting tie.

86 mins: Atletico Madrid 1-2 Barcelona (Aggregate: 3-2)

14 Apr 2026 - 20:46
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Time running out for Barcelona

Cancelo makes a brilliant sliding challenge to put the ball out for a throw.

Ten-man Barcelona have seven minutes plus stoppages to find a goal.

84 mins: Atletico Madrid 1-2 Barcelona (Aggregate: 3-2)

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