The UEFA Champions League quarterfinals continue today with the final matches of leg one, including an all-Spanish matchup between Barcelona and Atlético Madrid.
As teams in the Spanish LaLiga, Barca and Atleti are no stranger to each other; they meet at least twice each season. The most recent meeting between the two teams was a 2-1 Barcelona victory just four days ago.
Barcelona vs. Atlético Madrid: what to know
- When: April 8, 3:00 p.m. ET
- Where: Spotify Camp Nou (Barcelona, Spain)
- Streaming: Paramount+ (try it free)
Barcelona enters today’s quarterfinal after eliminating Newcastle United in the Round of 16. In 10 matches so far, they are 6-2-2.
Atlético Madrid has played 12 matches in this year’s Champions League. In knockout phases, they’ve eliminated Club Brugge and Tottenham Hotspur to reach the quarterfinals.
Barcelona vs. Atlético Madrid start time
Today’s (April 8) Barcelona vs. Atlético Madrid quarterfinal is scheduled to begin at 3:00 p.m. ET.
Barcelona vs. Atlético Madrid channel
Barcelona vs. Atlético Madrid will not air on regular television in the United States; the match will be exclusive to the Paramount+ streaming service.
How to watch Barcelona vs. Atlético Madrid for free
Paramount+ offers two subscription plans, Essential and Premium. The ad-supported Essential plan costs $8.99/month, while the ad-free Premium plan (which comes with Showtime titles and live CBS) costs $13.99/month and includes a seven-day free trial.
2025-26 UEFA Champions League schedule
April 8
- Quarterfinals – 1st leg: Paris vs. Liverpool – 3:00 p.m. ET
- Quarterfinals – 1st leg: Barcelona vs. Atletico Madrid – 3:00 p.m. ET
April 14
- Quarterfinals – 2nd leg: Paris vs. Liverpool – 3:00 p.m. ET
- Quarterfinals – 2nd leg: Barcelona vs. Atletico Madrid – 3:00 p.m. ET
April 15
- Quarterfinals – 2nd leg: Real Madrid vs. Bayern Munchen – 3:00 p.m. ET
- Quarterfinals – 2nd leg: Sporting CP vs. Arsenal – 3:00 p.m. ET
April 27/29
- Semifinals – 1st leg: Winners of QF 1 vs. Winners of QF 2 – time TBD
- Semifinals – 1st leg: Winners of QF 3 vs. Winners of QF 4 – time TBD
May 4/6
- Semifinals – 2nd leg: Winners of QF 1 vs. Winners of QF 2 – time TBD
- Semifinals – 2nd leg: Winners of QF 3 vs. Winners of QF 4 – time TBD
May 29/30
- Final: Winners of SF 1 vs. Winners of SF 2 – time TBD
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