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".
Alonso's Bayer Leverkusen visited Simeone's Atletico Madrid on Tuesday night - The Athletic was watching both men
Atlético Madrid is still celebrating their 2-1 victory against Bayer Leverkusen, a much-needed win for Diego Simeone’s side to stay in the fight for the Champions League. In the previous transfer window,
Atletico Madrid need goals from all areas of the pitch to keep their LaLiga title charge alive, manager Diego Simeone said on Friday ahead of his side's home game against Mallorca.
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 have failed to win their last two games in LaLiga, and with some injuries up front, Diego Simeone wants more goalscorers.
Diego Simeone praises Atletico Madrids comeback victory over Bayer Leverkusen, highlighting key moments and team spirit in the Champions League.
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 was forced to play with 10 men when Pablo Barrios was red-carded 23 minutes in, with Leverkusen taking the lead through Piero Hincapie in first-half stoppage time.
Atletico Madrid have won their last four games against Mallorca in La Liga, keeping a clean sheet in each of the last three. They have never registered four consecutive shutouts against the Balearic c
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.