Barcelona are poised to continue their impressive run of form when they host Atletico Madrid in today’s UEFA Champions League quarterfinal clash, with the Catalan giants eyeing a fourth consecutive victory over Diego Simeone’s side.

Barcelona head into the encounter brimming with confidence after coming from behind to defeat Atletico at the Metropolitano last weekend, with Robert Lewandowski netting a late winner to seal a dramatic triumph.

That victory marked Barca’s fourth straight win and their eighth in the last nine matches across all competitions, underlining their resurgence at a crucial stage of the campaign. Even more daunting for the visitors is Barcelona’s formidable home record.

The Spanish giants have not lost at the Camp Nou since a defeat to PSG in October, going on to win all 19 matches played on home soil since then, including two victories over Atletico Madrid.

For Atletico, recent results paint a troubling picture. Simeone’s men have struggled defensively in their visits to Barcelona, conceding three goals in each of their last two defeats at the Camp Nou.

Their away form has also dipped significantly, with defeats at Real Madrid and Tottenham Hotspur making it three consecutive losses on the road. Despite these setbacks, Atletico have shown attacking consistency, scoring in 10 of their last 11 matches, a run that suggests they could trouble a Barcelona defence that has kept just one clean sheet in their last five games.

Once again, much will depend on Lewandowski, who has found form at the right time. The Polish striker has scored four goals in his last five appearances for club and country and boasts an impressive record against Atletico, with four goals and three assists in his last eight meetings against the Madrid side.