Atlético de Madrid vs FC Barcelona

This match features two of the most successful clubs in the history of the competition. Over the years there have been unforgettable and emotionally charged matches.

HISTORY OF ATLÉTICO DE MADRID VS FC BARCELONA

Atlético Madrid vs FC Barcelona is a historic match that goes beyond the game itself. It is a match charged with emotion. Fans of both teams will surely remember the 2013/14 season when Atlético Madrid won the LALIGA EA SPORTS title at FC Barcelona's stadium (1-1) and how, just one year later, Barça won the title at the Vicente Calderón.

The first official Atlético Madrid vs FC Barcelona match in LALIGA EA SPORTS was played on 10 March 1929 at the Metropolitano, in the first edition of the competition. Atlético beat Barça 4-1 with two goals each from Cosme and Yllera. In the second half of the competition, FC Barcelona won 4-0 at Montjuïc on 26 May 1929 on their way to the league title. Sastre, Samitier (2) and Walter scored the goals.

Since then, Atlético and Barça have met a total of 177 times in LALIGA EA SPORTS.

THE ATLÉTICO -DE MADRID VS FC BARCELONA LEADING LIGHTS

Lionel Messi is the footballer who has played in the most Atlético Madrid vs FC Barcelona matches in LALIGA EA SPORTS, with 30 appearances. The FC Barcelona Argentine is also the player who has scored the most goals in these LALIGA EA SPORTS clashes with 26 goals (2004-2021), followed by César Rodríguez with 14 (1942-1955).

On the Colchonero side, Jorge Resurrección 'Koke', with 39 matches against the Catalans (27 of them in LALIGA EA SPORTS), is the player with the most appearances in this historic fixture. The Atlético captain made his debut with the Colchonero first team against the Blaugrana on 19 September 2009 at the Camp Nou.

Atlético Madrid's top scorer in Atlético Madrid vs FC Barcelona matches is Paco Campos, with 12 goals (1939-1948), followed by Fernando Torres with 8 (2002-2007; 2014-2018).

WINS, DRAWS & DEFEATS

Atlético Madrid and FC Barcelona have faced each other in a total of 177 league matches, with Atlético Madrid winning 53 times, FC Barcelona winning 82 times and 42 matches ending in a draw.

In overall terms, counting all competitions, the two sides have met 251 times. Of those, FC Barcelona have won 114 and Atlético Madrid 79, with 57 draws. After LALIGA, the Copa del Rey is the competition with the most matches between these two teams, with 50. They have met four times in the Champions League and have also faced each other in the Super Cup (11), the League Cup (6), the Eva Duarte Cup (1) and the FEF President's Cup (2).

In terms of scoring statistics, Barça have scored 470 goals in their direct encounters and Atlético 370.

Footballers who have played for Atlético de Madrid vs FC Barcelona

With Lenglet as the latest example, there are several footballers who, throughout history, have worn the shirts of Atlético de Madrid and FC Barcelona. In total, 41 players have had a more or less significant spell with both sides.

Clément Lenglet

The French centre-back is the latest example of transfers between the Blaugrana and the Rojiblancos. He joined FC Barcelona in 2018 after two seasons at Sevilla FC and wore the blaugrana shirt for four campaigns, winning LALIGA once. In 2024, after two previous loan spells at Tottenham Hotspur and Aston Villa, he joined Atlético de Madrid on loan.

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João Félix

The Portuguese forward was one of Atlético’s standout signings in 2019. He played under Diego Pablo Simeone for four seasons (winning LALIGA in 2021), and in 2023 he was loaned to FC Barcelona after a prior spell at Chelsea FC. In 2024, he parted ways with the Rojiblanco side.

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Sergio ‘Kun’ Agüero

The Argentine striker arrived at Atlético de Madrid in 2006 and left for Manchester City in 2011. Ten years later, in 2021, he joined FC Barcelona, but he was barely able to play as a heart arrhythmia forced him to retire.

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Luis Suárez

The only recent player to truly leave his mark at both clubs. The Uruguayan joined FC Barcelona in 2014 and, as a Blaugrana, won LALIGA four times, one UEFA Champions League and four Copa del Rey titles, among other honours. In 2020 he moved to Atlético de Madrid, where he claimed his fifth LALIGA EA SPORTS title in 2021.

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Antoine Griezmann

The Frenchman has developed his entire career in LALIGA. He made his debut with Real Sociedad and in 2014 signed for Atlético de Madrid, winning the UEFA Europa League in 2018. In 2019 he became one of FC Barcelona’s marquee signings, but his spell lasted only two seasons, during which he won the Copa del Rey in 2021. In 2021 he returned to the Metropolitano on loan, and in 2022 the clubs agreed on a permanent transfer.

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Arda Turan

The Turkish midfielder joined Atlético de Madrid in 2011 and, after winning a Copa del Rey (2013) and LALIGA EA SPORTS (2014), signed for FC Barcelona in 2015. His performances as a Blaugrana were not as strong and, despite winning LALIGA in 2016 and two Copa del Rey titles (2016 and 2017), he left in 2017.

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David Villa

A legend of Spanish football who, after spells at Sporting de Gijón, Real Zaragoza and Valencia CF, signed for FC Barcelona in 2010. As a Blaugrana he won LALIGA EA SPORTS twice (2011 and 2013), one Copa del Rey (2012) and one UEFA Champions League (2011) before joining Atlético in 2013. As a Rojiblanco, he lifted LALIGA EA SPORTS again in 2014. Later that year, he signed for New York City FC.

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Luis García

He enjoyed his best years as a player at Liverpool FC (2004–2007), but previously played for Atlético (2002–2003) and FC Barcelona (2003–2004). After his spell in England, he returned to Atlético, where he stayed for two more seasons (2007–2009).

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Bernd Schuster

The German midfielder represented Spain’s three biggest clubs, arriving in Spain with FC Barcelona (1980–1988) before ending up at Atlético de Madrid (1990–1993) after two seasons at Real Madrid. As a Blaugrana he won one LALIGA title (1985) and three Copa del Rey trophies (1981, 1983 and 1988), and as a Rojiblanco he won the Copa del Rey in 1991 and 1992.

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Other players

The extensive list is completed by the following footballers:

Memphis Depay (FC Barcelona 2021–2023; Atlético de Madrid 2023–2024).
Demetrio Albertini (Atlético de Madrid 2002–2003; FC Barcelona 2005).
Thiago Motta (FC Barcelona 2001–2007; Atlético de Madrid 2007–2008).
Simao Sabrosa (FC Barcelona 1999–2001; Atlético de Madrid 2007–2010).
Santi Ezquerro (Atlético de Madrid 1996–1998; FC Barcelona 2005–2006).
Sergi Barjuán (FC Barcelona 1993–2002; Atlético de Madrid 2002–2005).
Delfí Geli (FC Barcelona 1989–1991; Atlético de Madrid 1994–1999).
Lluís Carreras (FC Barcelona 1993–1994; Atlético de Madrid 2002–2003).
Miquel Soler (FC Barcelona 1988–1991 and 1992–1993; Atlético de Madrid 1991–1992).
Pablo Alfaro (FC Barcelona 1992–1993; Atlético de Madrid 1996–1997).
Eusebio Sacristán (Atlético de Madrid 1987–1988; FC Barcelona 1988–1995).
Julio Salinas (Atlético de Madrid 1986–1988; FC Barcelona 1988–1994).
Juan Carlos Rodríguez (Atlético de Madrid 1989–1991; FC Barcelona 1991–1994).
Julio Alberto Moreno (Atlético de Madrid 1977–1982; FC Barcelona 1982–1991).
Marcos Alonso Peña (Atlético de Madrid 1979–1982 and 1987–1989; FC Barcelona 1982–1987).
Jesús Landáburu (FC Barcelona 1979–1982; Atlético de Madrid 1982–1988).
Juan José ‘Juanjo’ Enríquez (FC Barcelona 1977–1978; Atlético de Madrid 1981–1984).
Enrique Morán (FC Barcelona 1981–1984; Atlético de Madrid 1984–1985).
Miguel Reina (Atlético de Madrid 1966–1973; FC Barcelona 1973–1980).
Marcial Pina (FC Barcelona 1969–1977; Atlético de Madrid 1977–1980).
Jorge Alberto de Mendonça (Atlético de Madrid 1958–1967; FC Barcelona 1967–1969).
Gonzalo Díaz Beitia (FC Barcelona 1960–1961; Atlético de Madrid 1963–1964).
Ramón de Pablo Marañón (Atlético de Madrid 1956–1958; FC Barcelona 1960–1962 and 1963–1964).
Eulogio Martínez (FC Barcelona 1956–1962; Atlético de Madrid 1964–1965).
José María Martín (FC Barcelona 1950–1953; Atlético de Madrid 1953–1956).
Fernando de Argila (FC Barcelona 1941–1943; Atlético de Madrid 1951–1952).
Luis Miranda (FC Barcelona 1939–1940; Atlético de Madrid 1941–1942).
Miguel Ángel Valcárcel (Atlético de Madrid 1935–1936; FC Barcelona 1939–1940).
José García-Nieto (Atlético de Madrid 1934–1935; FC Barcelona 1941–1942).
José Arana (FC Barcelona 1934–1935; Atlético de Madrid 1941–1942).
Ángel Arocha (FC Barcelona 1928–1933; Atlético de Madrid 1934–1936).
Victoriano de Santos (Atlético de Madrid 1928–1933 and 1934–1939; FC Barcelona 1933–1934).

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