Atlético Madrid are set to host German champions Bayer Leverkusen at the Estadio Metropolitano this evening as Diego Simeone’s men chase a top-8 spot in the league phase of the Champions

Atletico Madrid host Bayer Leverkusen in the UEFA Champions League with both sides vying for a place in the round of 16 at the end of the league phase. Diego Simeone's men come into this 11th in the UCL standings and one point off the top eight with Xabi Alonso's side fourth with 13 points from six games.

The last time the teams played each other in the Champions League 2022/23, Leverkusen won 2:0, Madrid drew 2:2. Overall, the teams have met each other 10 times, +3=4-3, 11:11 goal difference. Madrid have five head-to-head meetings, +2=3-0, 5:3 in favour of the Spaniards.

Atletico Madrid will be bidding to bounce back from their shock La Liga defeat to Leganes when they resume their Champions League campaign with a contest against Bayer Leverkusen on Tuesday night.

Bayer Leverkusen left frustrated as they let slip their lead and conceded a late winner to lose 2-1 to Atletico Madrid in the Spanish capital. The majority of the first 45 was very frustrating for