Atletico Madrid vs Bayer Leverkusen Review: Atlético secure a comeback victory against Leverkusen

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Atletico Madrid vs Bayer Leverkusen Review

Bayer Leverkusen’s impressive 11-match winning streak across all competitions came to an end when Atlético Madrid staged a remarkable comeback, winning 2-1 in the UEFA Champions League despite being down to 10 men. This victory allowed the Spanish team to surpass the German champions and move into the top three. The atmosphere in the Spanish capital was electric before the match, but the visitors quickly took control, showcasing their dominance in possession early on.

Atletico Madrid vs Bayer Leverkusen Review: Xabi Alonso looks on during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD7 match between Atletico Madrid and Bayer Leverkusen at Estadio Cívitas Metropolitano on January 21, 2025.
Atletico Madrid vs Bayer Leverkusen Review: Xabi Alonso looks on during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD7 match between Atletico Madrid and Bayer Leverkusen at Estadio Cívitas Metropolitano on January 21, 2025.

The Metropolitano crowd grew restless as Leverkusen continued to assert themselves, with Florian Wirtz and Nathan Tella both thwarted by Jan Oblak, and Tella’s goal was disallowed for offside. Atlético’s challenge became even tougher in the 25th minute when Pablo Barrios, initially shown a yellow card, was sent off after a VAR review for a high tackle on Nordi Mukiele.

Atletico Madrid vs Bayer Leverkusen Review: Referee Davide Massa shows a red card to Pablo Barrios following a VAR review during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD7 match between Atletico Madrid and Bayer Leverkusen at Estadio Cívitas Metropolitano on January 21, 2025.
Atletico Madrid vs Bayer Leverkusen Review: Referee Davide Massa shows a red card to Pablo Barrios following a VAR review during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD7 match between Atletico Madrid and Bayer Leverkusen at Estadio Cívitas Metropolitano on January 21, 2025.

The home team had to rely on their renowned defensive skills to withstand the pressure from Leverkusen, and they were quite successful as the visitors seemed to lose their momentum as halftime neared. In fact, Atleti began to pose more of a threat than when they had all their players available. However, in the first minute of stoppage time, Xabi Alonso’s team struck a blow as Piero Hincapié scored with a header at the back post from Mukiele’s cross, giving Leverkusen a lead at the break.

Atletico Madrid vs Bayer Leverkusen Review: Piero Hincapie scores during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD7 match between Atletico Madrid and Bayer Leverkusen at Estadio Cívitas Metropolitano on January 21, 2025.
Atletico Madrid vs Bayer Leverkusen Review: Piero Hincapie scores during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD7 match between Atletico Madrid and Bayer Leverkusen at Estadio Cívitas Metropolitano on January 21, 2025.

To capitalize on this advantage, Alonso substituted wing-back Mukiele for striker Patrik Schick in the second half. However, his changes backfired, as just seven minutes after the restart, the hosts equalized unexpectedly. A rapid counter-attack saw Antoine Griezmann send a long ball forward, which Julián Alvarez seized, outpacing a struggling Jonathan Tah, holding off Alejandro Grimaldo, and sending a shot into the bottom corner past Matěj Kovář.

Atletico Madrid vs Bayer Leverkusen Review: Julian Alvarez scores his first goal of the game during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD7 match between Atletico Madrid and Bayer Leverkusen at Estadio Cívitas Metropolitano on January 21, 2025.
Atletico Madrid vs Bayer Leverkusen Review: Julian Alvarez scores his first goal of the game during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD7 match between Atletico Madrid and Bayer Leverkusen at Estadio Cívitas Metropolitano on January 21, 2025.

Atlético suddenly took control of the match, and after a brief pause in play, Leverkusen’s advantage in numbers was nullified when Hincapié received a second yellow card for a careless foul on Giuliano Simeone. Die Werkself lost their grip on the game, with the enthusiastic home crowd feeding off the ensuing chaos.

Atletico Madrid vs Bayer Leverkusen Review: Piero Hincapie receives a red card during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD7 match between Atletico Madrid and Bayer Leverkusen at Estadio Cívitas Metropolitano on January 21, 2025.
Atletico Madrid vs Bayer Leverkusen Review: Piero Hincapie receives a red card during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD7 match between Atletico Madrid and Bayer Leverkusen at Estadio Cívitas Metropolitano on January 21, 2025.

With Leverkusen shaken, it seemed inevitable that the winning goal would come, and indeed it did, as Alvarez was assisted by Angel Correa, rounded Kovář, and scored, extending his team’s unbeaten streak in home head-to-heads to six matches. On the other hand, Leverkusen faced only their fourth defeat since the beginning of last season, continuing their poor record in Spain, where they last won a European away match in the 2013/14 season.

Atletico Madrid vs Bayer Leverkusen Review: Julian Alvarez scores his secong goal of the game during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD7 match between Atletico Madrid and Bayer Leverkusen at Estadio Cívitas Metropolitano on January 21, 2025.
Atletico Madrid vs Bayer Leverkusen Review: Julian Alvarez scores his second goal of the game during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD7 match between Atletico Madrid and Bayer Leverkusen at Estadio Cívitas Metropolitano on January 21, 2025.
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