April 4, 2026, 10:00 a.m. ET
Atlético Madrid and Barcelona face off in a crucial La Liga match on Saturday in the Spanish capital.
The home side comes into the match in fourth place, comfortably hanging onto a Champions League spot with Real Betis 13 points back in fifth place.
Barcelona, meanwhile, comes out of the international break in first place with a four-point lead over Real Madrid.
Watch Atletico Madrid vs. Barcelona on ESPN+
These two teams are becoming extremely familiar with one another, with five matches scheduled within a span of just over two months.
Atlético beat Barcelona 4-3 over two legs of a Copa del Rey semifinal in February and March. After Saturday’s game, the two sides will meet again over two legs in a Champions League quarterfinal. The first leg is on Wednesday in Barcelona.
If you are looking for betting advice for the matchup, we’ve got you covered. Here are the latest odds for the game, courtesy of OddsWire.
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Atletico Madrid vs. Barcelona game odds
Atletico Madrid vs. Barcelona prediction, pick
It’s hard to pick between these sides based on recent results, with Atlético hammering Barça 4-0 and the Catalans winning 3-0 in the following game in the Copa del Rey. We expect a closer match this time, with the home side continuing its good form at home against the Catalans.
Prediction: Atlético Madrid 2, Barcelona 1
Atletico Madrid vs. Barcelona channel, start time, streaming
- When: Saturday, April 4
- Where: Riyadh Air Metropolitano (Madrid, Spain)
- Time: 3 p.m. ET
- Channel/streaming: ESPN+ (WATCH HERE), ESPN Deportes
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