Julian Alvarez scored a second-half brace as a 10-man Atletico Madrid came from a goal down to beat Bayer Leverkusen 2-1 at home on Tuesday, and take a major step towards a top-eight finish.

Atletico Madrid fought back to rescue a 2-1 win over Bayer Leverkusen in the Champions League on Tuesday as Julian Alvarez's second-half brace cancelled out Piero Hincapie's opener in an action-packed game which ended with both sides down to 10 men.

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Julian Alvarez came to Atletico Madrid's rescue as they edged Bayer Leverkusen 2-1 in a game that saw both teams finish with 10 men.

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

Atletico Madrid will be bidding to bounce back from their shock La Liga defeat to Leganes when they resume their Champions League campaign with a contest against Bayer Leverkusen on Tuesday night.

Atletico Madrid host Bayer Leverkusen for the Matchday 7 of the 2024/2025 UEFA Champions League. Find out here the kickoff times and full broadcast details, including TV and streaming options available in the USA.

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.

To view video content, visit the Korea JoongAng Daily website or click “기사 원문” Julian Alvarez made Atletico Madrid’s comeback possible against Bayer Leverkusen by scoring two goals. Atletico Madrid forward Julian Alvarez speaks after his side's 2-1 win over Bayer 04 Leverkusen in the Champions League on Jan.