Barcelona are looking to come from two goals down and reach the Champions League semi-finals for the second consecutive season.
Hansi Flick’s men lost 2-0 at the Camp Nou last week as Atletico Madrid capitalised on a first-half red card for centre-back Pau Cubarsi.
But Diego Simeone will be well aware that the job is only half done, and a comeback from Barca is still a distinct possibility.
So the narratives heading into the second leg at the Wanda Metropolitano have been written, and what a night it should be!
Check out our full match preview below, complete with the latest sports betting tips and Champions League odds.
Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona Preview
Last week’s match in Catalonia was certainly a heartbreaking one for Barca.
Flick’s side created a plethora of chances – even with 10 men – but just could not find a goal.
Julian Alvarez and Alexander Sortloth struck for Atletico to silence the Camp Nou, and put the tie firmly in Simeone’s hands.
The Argentine boss opted to heavily rotate his starting XI on the weekend vs Sevilla, and his side duly suffered a 2-1 defeat.
But if Atletico can hang on to their advantage here and secure a place in the Champions League semis, that La Liga result will not matter one bit.
As for Barca, domestic matters were far more important on the weekend, with the title firmly in their grasp.
And Flick’s side certainly rose to the occasion to beat local rivals Espanyol 4-1, with Ferran Torres netting two of the goals.
It should serve as a confidence booster for Barca, to go with the 2-1 victory at the Wanda Metropolitano less than two weeks ago.
However, Atletico will remember the home leg of the Copa del Rey semi-final tie earlier in the year, which they won 4-0.
Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona Odds
*All odds are subject to change
Barcelona are the favourites to win this second leg at a price of 1.82. A victory for Atletico Madrid is at odds of 3.75, while the draw here is 4.25.
Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona Betting Tips
Anytime goalscorer – Lamine Yamal @ 2.18
Yamal is arguably the best player in the world right now, perhaps alongside Harry Kane and Kylian Mbappe. The Spanish starlet was on target again in the 4-1 victory over Espanyol on the weekend, taking him to 22 goals across all competitions this season. With three goals in his last four Champions League appearances, and a great habit of rising to the big occasion, backing Yamal at better than evens could be a great betting move to make.
Barcelona to win and both teams to score – Yes @ 2.80
Barca are strong favourites for a good reason, and combining the most likely outcome with a BTTS selection may be a profitable play here. Four of Barca’s last five victories saw both teams find the back of the net, including the win at the Metropolitano less than two weeks ago.
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