Atletico Madrid news

Atletico Madrid goalkeeper Juan Musso has rubbished claims from Raphinha that Barcelona were "robbed" during their Champions League quarter-final exit. Musso also defended himself after a brutal collision with Fermin Lopez that left the young midfielder bloodied and the Barca bench screaming for a penalty.

Thierry Henry has showered Lamine Yamal with praise, comparing the Barcelona teenager's "fearless" attitude and bold confidence to a young Cristiano Ronaldo. Despite the Blaugrana’s aggregate exit from the Champions League at the hands of Atletico Madrid, the 18-year-old backed up his pre-match promises by scoring early at the Metropolitano to briefly ignite hopes of a historic comeback.

Frenkie de Jong has hit out at the officiating following Barcelona's painful Champions League exit, insisting the Catalan giants were the better side over two legs against Atletico Madrid. The Dutch midfielder believes "every detail" went against Hansi Flick's men as their European dreams were extinguished at the Metropolitano.

Antoine Griezmann has admitted that his own individual errors nearly cost Atletico Madrid dearly in their dramatic Champions League quarter-final second leg clash against Barcelona. Despite the Frenchman’s uncharacteristic lapses in possession, Diego Simeone’s side managed to edge the tie 3-2 on aggregate to secure their spot in the final four.

Diego Simeone expressed his deep emotion as Atletico Madrid overcame "Lamine Yamal's Barcelona" to secure their first Champions League semi-final berth since 2017. The Argentine tactician hailed his side’s enduring competitive spirit across his 14-year tenure and reserved special praise for the "genius" of departing forward Antoine Griezmann.

Raphinha has launched a scathing attack on the match officials, claiming Barcelona were "robbed" during their Champions League exit at the hands of Atletico Madrid. Despite a spirited 2-1 victory at the Metropolitano, the Catalan giants fell 3-2 on aggregate as Eric Garcia’s late red card compounded a night of officiating controversy in Madrid.

Barcelona forward Raphinha has strongly criticised the refereeing following their Champions League quarter-final exit against Atlético Madrid.

Barcelona ran out of steam at the crucial moment as they fell short in a stirring comeback attempt in their Champions League quarter-final second leg against Atletico Madrid. Trailing 2-0 on aggregate after the first instalment, a Lamine Yamal and Ferran Torres-inspired Barca were unable to see off their domestic rivals despite levelling the tie in a scintillating first half at the Metropolitano.

The Champions League quarter-final second leg between Atletico Madrid and Barcelona took a dramatic turn when Eric Garcia received a straight red card late in the game. Referee Clement Turpin dismissed the centre-back after a VAR review, leaving the Catalan side with 10 men as they desperately chased a vital goal to salvage their European campaign at the Metropolitano.

FC Barcelona’s comeback in the second leg against Atlético Madrid started with a historic opening goal. A frenzied, dramatic contest ensued, and though Barça won, they still exited the competition.

We’ve got three Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona predictions for this Champions League quarter-final clash on Tuesday, 14 April.

UEFA has officially rejected Barcelona's formal protest regarding a controversial refereeing decision during their Champions League quarter-final first-leg defeat to Atletico Madrid. The Catalan giants had called for an investigation into a missed handball incident, but European football's governing body has now closed the case.

FC Barcelona’s complaints about the pitch at Atlético Madrid’s stadium have clearly failed to produce the desired result.