Barcelona face a steep uphill battle against Atlético Madrid after a damaging first-leg defeat at home.
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Jun 23, 2025; Pasadena, California, USA; Atletico De Madrid defender Javi Galan (21) kicks the ball against Botafogo during a group stage match of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup at Rose Bowl Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images
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Date: Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Time: 3:00 PM ET
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FC Barcelona is down 0-2 on aggregate after losing the first leg at Camp Nou, where Atlético Madrid capitalized on a red card to secure a crucial road victory. Atlético’s disciplined defensive setup and clinical finishing put them firmly in control heading into the second leg in Madrid.
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Now at the Metropolitano, Barcelona must score at least twice to stay alive, while Atlético can sit deep and play their preferred counter-attacking style under Diego Simeone. Barcelona’s attacking core, led by Robert Lewandowski, will need a near-perfect performance, but Atlético’s defensive structure and home advantage make this one of the toughest comeback scenarios of the round.
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