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Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona: La Liga at the Metropolitano on April 5

Barcelona visit Atletico at the Metropolitano on Saturday with kick-off 19:00 GMT, facing Raphinha's absence and increased responsibility on 18-year-old Lamine Yamal ahead of three meetings in 10 days.

Apr 4th 2026 · Spain

Insights

  • Kick-off is Saturday April 5 at 19:00 GMT at the Metropolitano Stadium.
  • Raphinha is out with a hamstring injury and will be sidelined until May.
  • Eighteen-year-old Lamine Yamal is expected to shoulder more attacking responsibility for Barcelona.
  • This is the first of three meetings in 10 days between the clubs, including two Champions League quarterfinal ties.
  • Atletico will be without Marcos Llorente and Johnny Cardoso through suspension and have other injury absences.
  • Barcelona have the youngest squad in La Liga at an average age of 25.3 and have relied on Yamal and goalkeeper Joan Garcia amid inconsistent form from other forwards.

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