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.

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

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 vs. Leverkusen is available to live stream for free on Virgin Media Player in Ireland.

Atletico Madrid is currently second in the league, and will be facing Villarreal CF, in fifth.Atletico Madrid’s last game was a 1-0 loss away from home against CD Leganes, taking 14 shots

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

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

Leverkusen is currently in fourth place with four wins and a draw in six games. Atletico is on the outside of the top eight looking in, with 12 points. The winner of this game will gain a massive advantage over the rest of the field to qualify for the next round.