Atletico Madrid and Bayer Leverkusen Brace for Pivotal Champions League Clash

Both teams vie for a top-eight finish in the league phase, with Atletico aiming for their first-ever Champions League title and Leverkusen seeking to extend their winning streak.

• Atletico Madrid and Bayer Leverkusen face off on Tuesday in a critical Champions League match that could determine their progression to the round of 16.
• Atletico, currently 11th in the standings, are one point behind fourth-placed Leverkusen and need a win to strengthen their chances of a top-eight finish.
• Manager Diego Simeone emphasized Atletico's ambition to reach the Champions League final and secure their first-ever title, having previously been runners-up three times.
• Leverkusen, on an 11-match winning streak across all competitions, are aiming to solidify their position in the top eight under manager Xabi Alonso.
• Both teams are coming into the match in strong form, though Atletico's 15-game winning streak was recently snapped by a 1-0 LaLiga loss to Leganes.

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