In a thrilling Champions League match, Atlético Madrid rallied to a 2-1 victory against Bayer Leverkusen, thanks to a double from Julian Alvarez. Leverkusen initially took the lead just before halftime through Piero Hincapie. Despite being reduced to ten men early in the match after Pablo Barrios's red card, Atlético equalized shortly after the break through Alvarez. Moments before the game concluded, Alvarez secured the win, showcasing his scoring prowess. The result places Atlético in third with 15 points, while Leverkusen remains sixth with 13 points, marking an intense night for both teams.
Julian Alvarez's thrilling performance led Atlético Madrid to a comeback 2-1 win over Bayer Leverkusen, with a decisive goal in the last minute.
Despite playing with ten men for most of the match, Atlético Madrid found resilience and secured their third place in the Champions League standings.
Alvarez's remarkable form continues as he scored his fifth goal in three consecutive Champions League games.
Clement Lenglet made his 50th Champions League start, becoming the 32nd Frenchman to reach this milestone, highlighting the depth of talent in the competition.
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