Hello and welcome to LIVE commentary of Bayer Leverkusen v Atletico Madrid. This is a bit of a grudge match after Diego Simeone's men eliminated the German side on penalties in the 2014/15 season. Kick-off is at 19:45 GMT.
Champions League / Last 16
BayArena / 21.02.2017
- K. Bellarabi(48')
- S. Savic(68' O.G)
- Saúl(17')
- A. Griezmann(25')
- K. Gameiro(59' PEN)
- F. Torres(86')
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Updated 21/02/2017 at 21:38 GMT
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End of 2nd Half
90'+4
FULL-TIME: What a game we have had. Atletico win 4-2 after goals from Saul, Griezmann, Gameiro and Torres. Bellarabi and an own goal from Savic have given Leverkusen a glimmer of hope for next month's second leg in Madrid.
90'+2
Leverkusen are continuing to press here for a goal to reduce their deficit. What a night it has been with Man City 5-3 up on Monaco in the other game.
90'
GOOD SAVE: Correa forces Leno into a good stop. There will be four added minutes.
89'
Luis is booked for raising his hand and is suspended for the second leg.
87'
It was a great ball from the right but Leverkusen completely switched off at the back, it gives them another mountain to climb in the second leg.
86'
GOAL! A sucker-punch for Leverkusen as Vrsaljko crosses for an unmarked Torres to head into the net.
Goal
F. Torres
Atlético Madrid
Goals1
On target1
85'
The substitutions look to have freshened up the visitors, they are having more of the ball.
83'
Simeone screams to his players that he wants to line-up 4-5-1 with Torres leading the line to protect their lead.
81'
SO CLOSE! Luis clears off the line from Chicharito's header, the ball comes back to the Mexican and his shot is deflected over. Atletico deal with the corner and hang on.
80'
Good block by Savic from Hernandez's header, Leverkusen are upping the ante.
78'
It's a double change as Griezmann makes way for Correa with 12 minutes remaining..
On
Á. Correa
Atlético Madrid
Off
A. Griezmann
Atlético Madrid
Goals1
On target3
Fouls against1
Wide1
78'
El Nino is on for Carrasco.
On
F. Torres
Atlético Madrid
Off
Y. Carrasco
Atlético Madrid
Wide1
Offsides2
Corners1
77'
Wendell's cross is booked for a corner. The set piece falls to Kampl, whose drive is blocked.
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73'
Araguiz is booked for diving in at the feet of Gabi, who is getting treatment on the pitch and looks to be in a bad way.
Yellow card
C. Aránguiz
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
Yellow Cards1
Fouls2
71'
Gameiro makes way for Partey and does not look happy to be brought off.
On
T. Partey
Atlético Madrid
Off
K. Gameiro
Atlético Madrid
Goals1
Assists1
On target1
Blocked Shots1
70'
If it stays like this, Leverkusen need to win by two clear goals in the second leg to qualify.
68'
GOAL! Brandt's cross is only parried by Moya and it hits Savic's knee and bobbles in. What a game this has been..
Own goal
S. Savic
Atlético Madrid
Own goal1
Fouls against1
Free Kicks2
66'
Pohjanpalo is on for the goal-scorer Bellarabi, a surprising change as he did not appear to be carrying a knock.
On
J. Pohjanpalo
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
Off
K. Bellarabi
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
Goals1
On target1
Fouls6
Offsides1
64'
Wendell is cautioned for a late challenge, the third Leverkusen to be booked.
Yellow card
Wendell
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
Yellow Cards1
Fouls1
Free Kicks1
Corners2