Barca Vs Atletico Madrid: Lineups, injuries and viewing notes
Barcelona need a dramatic turnaround in the Copa del Rey after a 4-0 first-leg loss at the Metropolitano, with the second leg kicking off on March 3, 2026 at 3: 00 PM ET. The fixture labelled barca vs atletico madrid carries immediate stakes: the Catalans must erase a four-goal deficit to reach the final while managing a short injury and suspension list that trims their options.
Barca Vs Atletico Madrid: Match context
The tie is effectively level on one measurable point — play will continue — but Barcelona face a four-goal mountain after being beaten 4-0 in the first leg at the Metropolitano. The second leg has been described as requiring a "remontada, " evoking Barcelona’s comeback against Paris Saint-Germain in 2017 as the benchmark for what would be required. Hansi Flick has signalled that the team will need contributions beyond a single youngster to mount that recovery, noting that reliance on one player would be insufficient.
Injuries, suspensions and probable lineups
Barcelona enter the match with several notable absences: Robert Lewandowski, Frenkie de Jong and Andreas Christensen are on the injury list, while Gavi remains sidelined and Eric Garcia is suspended following his red card in the first leg. Atlético’s only confirmed absence is Pablo Barrios, who is injured; Atlético will benefit from the return of Nico Gonzalez.
Listed as FC Barcelona’s probable lineup for the second leg is: Garcia - Kounde, Cubarsi, Martin, Balde - Pedro, Olmo - Yamal, Lopez, Raphinha, Torres. The names and availability noted above shape selection options and will be central to how the home side approaches an aggressive chase of multiple goals.
Broadcast access and what comes next
Live viewing arrangements vary by territory and generally require an active subscription. Viewers in the United States can access the match on a national sports broadcaster and its streaming service; an active subscription is required, and a separate pay streaming service also carries the match for U. S. audiences. In the United Kingdom the game is available on a single broadcaster, while viewers in Mexico have multiple pay-television options. The match is not being broadcast in Canada. Following this cup clash, both teams will return to domestic league duties, with Barcelona scheduled for an away trip to San Mamés at the weekend.
Key immediate fact: Barcelona must overcome a four-goal deficit to advance. If they win by a margin that erases that deficit over the two legs, they will reach the Copa del Rey final; if the aggregate advantage for Atlético holds, Barcelona’s title defense will end.
