CL Quarterfinal Showdown: Can Barcelona Mount a Remontada in Madrid?
Barcelona must overturn a 2-0 deficit as they travel to Wanda Metropolitano for the Champions League quarterfinal second leg against Atletico Madrid. A first-leg red card to Pau Cubarsi left the Catalans down to ten men and exposed vulnerabilities in defence. Atletico boss Diego Simeone rested key players in La Liga but is expected to field a near-full strength side. Jan Oblak could return in goal, while doubts remain over recent injuries to David Hancko and others at the back. Barcelona will miss Cubarsi through suspension and still await fitness updates on Raphinha and Andreas Christensen. Hansi Flick may rely on Marcus Rashford and Pedri to lead the fightback. Prediction: Goals at both ends. A 2-2 draw is on the cards, but Atletico’s home resilience could see them advance 4-2 on aggregate.
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