Atlético de Madrid secured a spectacular victory at the Camp Nou, putting one foot in the Champions League semifinals. Diego Simeone’s side once again defeated FC Barcelona on their home turf, bringing an end to a 20-year curse.

Atlético de Madrid had gone 25 visits without beating FC Barcelona at the Camp Nou. With Wednesday’s win, that streak is finally over; as the saying goes, no bad run lasts forever—and what better moment to break it.

Past Memories, Current Streaks, and European Edge

The last time the Madrid side won at that stadium was back in 2006, with a 1-3 scoreline: a brace from Fernando Torres and another goal from Maxi Rodríguez. Since then, the Colchoneros had to wait until now to claim another victory in Barcelona.

This result adds to Atlético de Madrid’s strong run against FC Barcelona in the Champions League. It’s now two consecutive wins, both by 2-0, and all signs point to another potential Catalan exit from the competition.

The two teams previously met in the 2013/14 and 2015/16 seasons, and on both occasions Atlético de Madrid eliminated FC Barcelona. In five matches, Barça has managed just one win, and they will now have to travel to the Metropolitano in search of a comeback to reach the semifinals.

Diego Simeone Breaks His Own Barrier

Additionally, Diego Simeone has ended his personal drought. He had never won at the Camp Nou, but Wednesday’s triumph allowed him to shake off that burden. Since taking charge in 2011, the Argentine coach had failed to secure a victory at Barça’s home ground. This result banishes those ghosts at the perfect moment.

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