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Barcelona's 20-year home streak vs Atletico continues

Barcelona aims to maintain their 20-year unbeaten record at Camp Nou when they host Atletico Madrid in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final.

Barcelona has not lost to Atletico Madrid at the Spotify Camp Nou since February 5, 2006, when Maxi Rodriguez and Fernando Torres helped the Rojiblancos to a 3-1 win. Since then, they have recorded 18 wins and seven draws against their Spanish rivals at home, with Simeone never securing a victory at the historic venue.

Despite their dominant home form, Barcelona's Champions League record against Atletico is less impressive, with Diego Simeone's team advancing in both their previous European encounters in 2014 and 2016. The Catalans will be looking to capitalize on their recent league victory over Atletico as they seek to build an advantage ahead of the second leg next week.