Atletico Madrid’s 2-1 comeback victory over Bayer Leverkusen on Tuesday was a momentous occasion for the hosts, although it was also a very heated affair. There were several flashpoints during the

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

Two Champions League dark horses go head-to-head on matchday seven of the league phase. Atletico Madrid vs Bayer Leverkusen best bets Draw – 11/5 with CopyBet Atletico Madrid to score last

Atletico Madrid were enjoying an incredible run of form before a surprising defeat at the weekend puts a spanner in the works in their preparation to face Bayer Leverkusen

Former Manchester City striker Julian Alvarez scored a 90th-minute winner to lift Atletico Madrid past Bayer Leverkusen 2-1

Bayer Leverkusen winger Jeremie Frimpong has apologised for kicking a bouquet of flowers laid ceremonially by the pitch at Atletico Madrid's Metropolitano stadium, saying he got "carried away with excitement.

Atletico Madrid secured a crucial 2-1 victory over Bayer Leverkusen in a dramatic Champions League encounter at the intimidating Estadio Metropolitano.

Bayer Leverkusen saw their run of 11 straight UEFA Champions League wins ended 2-1 by Atletico Madrid on Monday. Despite being reduced to 10 men after Pablo Barrios was sent off in the first half, Atletico capitalised on a second-half change of pace to secure victory and move into the top three in the group.