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".

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.

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.

Atletico Madrid host Bayer Leverkusen in the UEFA Champions League with both sides vying for a place in the round of 16 at the end of the league phase. Diego Simeone's men come into this 11th in the UCL standings and one point off the top eight with Xabi Alonso's side fourth with 13 points from six games.

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.

Atlético Madrid are set to host German champions Bayer Leverkusen at the Estadio Metropolitano this evening as Diego Simeone’s men chase a top-8 spot in the league phase of the Champions

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.

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

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

Atlético Madrid coach Diego Simeone lauded his team after the dramatic comeback win over Xabi Alonso’s Bayer Leverkusen in the UEFA Champions League to seal a 2-1 victory having been down to 10 men for most of the game.