Jan Oblak will be unavailable due to a muscle strain, so he will miss the second leg between Atletico Madrid and Barcelona corresponding to the 2026 UEFA Champions League quarterfinals. Diego Simeone’s team will face this match without its starting goalkeeper, who will start on the bench.
In his place, the Argentine Juan Musso will start as the first-choice, having been performing in that role for some time now. The home side holds a two-goal advantage over its opponent.
The winner of this tie will automatically qualify for the semifinals of the competition. There, they will face the winner of the matchup between Arsenal and Sporting Lisbon, with the Gunners holding a 1–0 advantage from the first leg.
The injury that has Oblak struggling
Jan Oblak’s availability remains a primary concern for Atletico Madrid as the veteran goalkeeper struggles with persistent fitness issues. The Slovenian international has been dealing with recurring discomfort that forced him out of the lineup recently; notably, Oblak was a late scratch in the LaLiga EA Sports match against Getafe on March 14.
Jan Oblak of Atletico de Madrid warms up.
With the medical staff monitoring his recovery closely, the club is focused on managing his workload to ensure its captain can return to full strength for the final stretch of the season.
What happens if Barcelona win, tie or lose vs Atletico Madrid today in leg 2 of 2026 UCL QF?
Absences for the visiting team
FC Barcelona face a significant setback in their attacking line as they adapt to the loss of Raphinha following the recent FIFA window. The Brazilian international was sidelined due to a hamstring injury suffered during the international break, leaving a void in the squad’s creative output.
As a result, Raphinha is not playing in the club’s upcoming fixtures, forcing the coaching staff to reshuffle its tactical approach while the medical team focuses on his recovery and rehabilitation.
Due to a tactical decision by the coach, both Marcus Rashford and Robert Lewandowski will start the match on the bench.
