UEFA Champions League: Atlético Madrid qualify, but a streak comes to an end

Atlético Madrid's streak comes to an end

Europe 15 April 2026 at 05:39

Imed Ben Amara

News Editor

UEFA Champions League: Atlético Madrid qualify, but a streak comes to an end

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14.04.26 FT Champions League

Atletico Madrid

Barcelona

Atlético Madrid punched their ticket to the semi-finals of the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday night despite suffering a defeat to FC Barcelona (1-2).

Diego Simeone’s men advanced thanks to their crucial win last week at Camp Nou, where they triumphed 2-0.

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With this setback, a remarkable unbeaten run ended for the capital club, who are no longer undefeated on home soil in the Champions League.

In fact, Antoine Griezmann and his teammates suffered their first defeat at the Metropolitano in the Champions League knockout stage since March 19, 1997, when they lost to Ajax Amsterdam (2-3). This brings to a close an impressive streak of 21 consecutive home matches without a single loss (14 wins, 7 draws).

Los Colchoneros will face the winner between Arsenal and Sporting CP, who play their return leg this Wednesday evening, with the Gunners holding the advantage after a 1-0 away victory in the first leg.