Who is Barcelona’s bogey team?

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Barcelona was eliminated from the Champions League by Atlético Madrid, marking the third time in a decade they have faced this defeat. Atlético, along with Bayern Munich and PSG, has proven to be a significant challenge for the Catalan club.

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Barcelona eliminated from Champions League by Atlético Madrid
Atlético Madrid has knocked out Barcelona three times in a decade
Bayern Munich and PSG are also considered bogey teams
Celta Vigo, Rayo Vallecano, and Levante are troublesome in La Liga

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MADRID, SPAIN - APRIL 14: Antoine Griezmann of Atletico de Madrid runs with the ball while under pressure from Pedri of FC Barcelona during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Quarter-Final Second Leg match between Club Atlético de Madrid and FC Barcelona at Riyadh Air Metropolitano on April 14, 2026 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images) | Getty Images Barcelona were eliminated from the Champions League this week by Atlético Madrid, who have now knocked out the Catalans out of Europe three times in the last decade. Diego Simeone’s side have also beaten Barça in the *Copa del Rey* this season and are one of the many teams who cause the *Blaugrana* plenty of problems. And every great sports team has a bogey side, that one team that is too tough to crack no matter how many times you face them. Atleti certainly deserve to be on the list, especially for what they do to Barça in Europe, along with Bayern Munich and more recently . There are also some bogey team candidates in *La Liga* such as (especially away from home), and, perhaps most surprisingly, . are Barça’s biggest rivals, for sure, but the *Blaugrana* have been very successful in *El Clásico* this century so *Los Blancos* probably don’t fit in the bogey team category. So today’s **Barca Blaugranes Question of the Day** is: **Who is Barcelona’s bogey team?** Now it’s over to you! Feel free to share your thoughts, predictions, opinions and answers in the comments section below!

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How many times has Atlético Madrid eliminated Barcelona from the Champions League?

Atlético Madrid has eliminated Barcelona from the Champions League three times in the last decade.

What other teams are considered Barcelona's bogey teams?

In addition to Atlético Madrid, Bayern Munich and PSG are also considered bogey teams for Barcelona.

Which La Liga teams have caused problems for Barcelona?

Teams like Celta Vigo, Rayo Vallecano, and Levante have also been problematic for Barcelona in La Liga.

Who is Barcelona’s bogey team?

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