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Atlético Madrid is set to face Bayer Leverkusen in a crucial UEFA Champions League match on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at 21:00 CET, at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano.
Atlético Madrid, currently 11th in the Champions League standings, aims to secure a spot in the top eight to advance to the knockout stages. Manager Diego Simeone has expressed the team's ambition to reach the Champions League final, a feat they have narrowly missed in previous years. Midfielder Pablo Barrios shared his pride in being seen as a successor to Koke and emphasized the team's focus on the upcoming match against Leverkusen, especially after a recent LaLiga defeat.
Bayer Leverkusen, sitting fourth in the standings, enters the match with an impressive 11-match winning streak. However, they face challenges due to injuries, notably the loss of forward Martin Terrier, who suffered a severe Achilles tendon injury and will miss the remainder of the season. Despite these setbacks, Leverkusen's recent form and their unbeaten record in the last three encounters against Atlético (two wins, one draw) make them formidable opponents.
Historically, matches between Atlético and Leverkusen have been evenly contested, each securing three wins and four draws in their ten previous meetings. Atlético boasts a strong home record against German teams, remaining unbeaten in their last ten home games in the Champions League. Leverkusen, on the other hand, seeks to become the first German team to win away at Atlético since Borussia Dortmund in 1996.
This match holds significant implications for both teams' progression in the tournament. Atlético aims to leverage their home advantage and break Leverkusen's winning streak, while Leverkusen looks to overcome injury challenges and continue their impressive form. Fans can anticipate a competitive and strategic encounter as both teams vie for a crucial victory.
