Alonso's Bayer Leverkusen visited Simeone's Atletico Madrid on Tuesday night - The Athletic was watching both men

Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone praised his side's intelligence in Tuesday's 2-1 come-from-behind home win over Bayer Leverkusen, saying the victory was "no coincidence".

Atletico Madrid are staying laser-focused on earning a top-eight Champions League finish in their last league-phase game at RB Salzburg, coach Diego Simeone said on Tuesday.

MADRID - Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone said their 2-1 comeback win over Bayer Leverkusen would live long in the memory as he praised his side's bravery after they played more than an hour with 10 men in a thrilling Champions League clash on Tuesday.

Piero Hincapie had put Leverkusen a goal up in the first half, following Pablo Barrios' red card for Atleti, which had looked like it put the visitors on course for victory

Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone praised Xabi Alonso's Bayer Leverkursen as they are set to play in Madrid in the Champions League.

Diego Simeone praises Atletico Madrids comeback victory over Bayer Leverkusen, highlighting key moments and team spirit in the Champions League.

Diego Simeone said Julián Álvarez is destined to end up "in a special place" with Atlético Madrid after scoring twice -- including a 90th minute winner -- in their 2-1 comeback win over Bayer Leverkusen on Tuesday.

manager Diego Simeone said ahead of Tuesday's clash with Bayer Leverkusen. Atletico Madrid are the only team to reach three Champions League finals without winning the trophy, including two defeats to rivals Real Madrid under Simeone in 2014 and 2016.

Atletico Madrid booked its place in the last 16 of the Champions League with a top-eight finish and automatic qualification after a decisive 4-0 win over RB Salzburg on Wednesday including a double from Antoine Griezmann.

German champions Bayer Leverkusen have this week closed an agreement to sign a former member of the defensive ranks at La Liga giants Atlético Madrid.That’s according to transfer insider Fabrizio

Julián Álvarez’s move from Manchester City to Atlético Madrid for £81.5 million in August 2024 came with high expectations. But it wasn’t an instant success. He struggled to find the back of