Barcelona will play Atlético Madrid next in the UEFA Champions League, in the quarterfinals of the 2025–26 season.

Quick Scoop: Who will Barcelona play in the Champions League?

  • Barcelona have just knocked out Newcastle United in the round of 16 with an 8–3 aggregate win.
  • Their next opponent in the Champions League is Atlético Madrid, setting up an all-Spanish quarterfinal tie.
  • Atlético Madrid reached the quarterfinals after eliminating Tottenham Hotspur in the previous round.
  • The winner of Barcelona vs Atlético Madrid will advance to the semifinals to face the winner of Arsenal vs Sporting CP.

Recent context and route ahead

  • This is not the first time Barcelona and Atlético have met at this stage: Atlético eliminated Barça in the quarterfinals in both 2013–14 and 2015–16.
  • Barcelona are considered among the contenders for the 2025–26 Champions League title, especially given their strong league-phase performances and big win over Olympiacos earlier in the season.

Simple table of what’s next

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Stage Barcelona opponent Notes
Round of 16 Newcastle United Barcelona won 8–3 on aggregate.
Quarterfinals Atlético Madrid Confirmed next opponent; all-Spanish tie.
Potential semifinals Arsenal or Sporting CP Barcelona would face the winner of this tie if they advance.

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