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Barça and Atletico get this thrilling Champions League quarter-final underway at the home of the Catalans. Barcelona have never knocked out Atletico in Europe’s top competition, and their recent cup exit at the hands of the Madrid side serves as a warning ahead of this penultimate European round. Simeone’s men will be looking to spring a surprise, but there’s no doubt their main aim is to secure a result that allows them to finish the job at the Metropolitano, where they are a formidable force.
Barcelona v Atletico Madrid tips
Barcelona to win – 8/15 @ bet365
Barcelona to win more corners – 1/3 @ bet365
Odds correct at the time of writing, subject to change.
Barcelona to take a first-leg lead
Atletico showed last season that they are more than capable of winning at the Camp Nou, but Flick’s side have been extremely reliable at home this campaign. We expect a more attacking approach from the Catalans as they look to take an advantage into the return leg, and given that they have won every home game this season except against PSG, we’re backing them to make the most of playing at the Spotify Camp Nou, where they have only recorded victories since returning several months ago.
Tip: Barcelona to win – 8/15 @ bet365
Bet Explanation: This bet wins if Barcelona win the match
Three or more total goals
Matches between these two sides are usually packed with action in both boxes. Since Flick took charge at Barça, seven of the last eight meetings between these teams have seen three or more goals, including all four played in Barcelona. That trend has also appeared in all of Barça’s European games this season, and in seven of Atletico’s eight matches. 90% of Barcelona’s official home games (whether at the Johan Cruyff, Montjuïc or Camp Nou) have also featured over 2.5 goals.
Tip: Over 2.5 goals – 2/5 @ bet365
Bet Explanation: This bet wins if there are three goals or more in total in the match
More corners for Barça
Barça have taken more corners than any other team in La Liga EA Sports (219), including their opponents in this match (196). They have only had fewer corners than their rivals in two official home games this season (PSG and Rayo Vallecano). The Catalans have also won more corners than Atletico in seven of the last eight meetings, and in the last five encounters played in Barcelona.
Tip: Barcelona to win more corners – 1/3 @ bet365
Bet Explanation: This bet wins if Barcelona have the most corners by the end of the match
Odds for Barcelona v Atletico
Atletico Madrid win – 17/4 @ bet365
Odds correct at the time of writing, subject to change.
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