How to watch Barcelona-Atletico Madrid in Champions League quarterfinals for free

The UEFA Champions League quarterfinals roll on today with the last first-leg ties of the round, headlined by an all-Spanish showdown between Barcelona and Atlético Madrid. Kickoff is set for 3:00 p.m. ET on Tuesday, April 8.

Although the clubs meet at least twice every LaLiga campaign, familiarity will not dull the drama: Barcelona edged Atleti 2-1 only four days ago at the same venue. That result extended Barca’s European form; they enter the tie 6-2-2 across ten matches after ousting Newcastle United in the Round of 16. Atlético, meanwhile, have already logged 12 Champions League contests this season, having survived knockout tests against Club Brugge and Tottenham Hotspur to reach the last eight.

United States viewers will not find the match on traditional television. Instead, Barcelona vs. Atlético Madrid streams exclusively on Paramount+. The service’s Essential plan, which includes limited ads, runs $8.99 per month, while the Premium tier—ad-free and bundled with Showtime content plus live CBS—costs $13.99 monthly. New subscribers can activate a seven-day free trial, allowing fans to watch the quarterfinal first leg at no upfront cost.