Barcelona vs Atletico: CL clash set for Wednesday, 8pm Nigerian time

Barcelona manager Hansi Flick predicts a 'tough' Champions League quarter-final first leg against Atletico Madrid on Wednesday, just two days after his side defeated Diego Simeone's team 2-1 in LaLiga. Goals from Robert Lewandowski and Marcus Rashford secured Barcelona's victory in the league match. The Champions League quarter-final first leg will be played at Camp Nou, with kickoff scheduled for 8 pm Nigerian time. Flick emphasized the importance of preparation: 'On Wednesday we play them again, and it will be very tough. We need to play our game, give everything, and prepare for the match.' Barcelona currently leads LaLiga by seven points over Real Madrid, giving them momentum heading into this crucial European tie. The two-legged quarter-final will determine which Spanish team advances to the semi-finals of the prestigious Champions League competition.

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/04/05/ucl-flick-predicts-barcelona-vs-atletico-clash-quarter-final-tie/