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,

Alonso's Bayer Leverkusen visited Simeone's Atletico Madrid on Tuesday night - The Athletic was watching both men

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".

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 coach Diego Simeone praised Xabi Alonso's Bayer Leverkursen as they are set to play in Madrid in the Champions League.

Diego Simeone praises Atletico Madrids comeback victory over Bayer Leverkusen, highlighting key moments and team spirit in the Champions League.

If you had to choose, you’d probably categorise Diego Simeone as more of canine figure than feline, but there was no mistake on Tuesday night – he was purring about his football team. Atletico

Diego Simeone said Julián Álvarez is destined to end up "in a special place" with Atlético Madrid after scoring twice -- including a 90th minute winner -- in their 2-1 comeback win over Bayer Leverkusen on Tuesday.

Argentine midfielder Rodrigo De Paul's excellent form has been a key factor in Atletico Madrid's success in recent weeks, the Spanish club's manager Diego Simeone said on Friday ahead of a LaLiga meeting with Villarreal.

Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone was proud of his players after their 2-1 Champions League win against Bayer Leverkusen.

Last season's quarter-finalists Atletico Madrid are not just vying for a deep run in the Champions League but hoping to keep their good form alive and win the competition, manager Diego Simeone said ahead of Tuesday's clash with Bayer Leverkusen.