Accordinah News: Belgian bids Atletico Madrid and its German visitor Bayerlfercoun farewell.
Together with Bruges, who has now advanced to the round of 16, Porto received the second climbing card for that group to the excluding roles as a result of the tie.
Leverkusen took the lead at the “Wanda Metropolitano” stadium in the ninth minute thanks to a goal from Musa Diabi, but Yannick Carrasco equalised for Atletico in the 29th.
Leverkusen scored again to progress, this time with Calum Hudson Odwi, but Atletico Madrid tied the score in the 50th minute thanks to Rodrigo de Ball.
The ninth minute of the game saw Atletico Madrid earn a penalty kick instead of losing it, which was enough to keep the game competitive if it was recorded. However, Yannik Karasco squandered the opportunity after the Leverkusen defender confronted her, and the referee blew the final whistle.
Bruges remained on the lead with 10 points, a point behind his closest pursuit Porto, the champion of the competition in 1987 and 2004, while Atletico Madrid finished third with five points, a point behind Leverkusen, shed.
To finish third in the group and advance to participate in the European League, the battle between Atletico and Liverkun was reduced to a little one.
In addition to Barcelona and Seville, Atletico has ties to other competitions.
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