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.

Bayer Leverkusen are in a strong position to automatically qualify for the last 16 of the Champions League and face Atletico Madrid next.

Xabi Alonso could make up to five changes to his Bayer Leverkusen side ahead of their Champions League against Atlético Madrid at the Wanda Metropolitano on Tuesday night.Lukas Hradecky, Arthur,

Bayer Leverkusen need to be ruthless to win at Atletico Madrid and edge closer to a direct spot in the Champions League last 16, manager Xabi Alonso said ahead of Tuesday's clash.

Diego Simeone has insisted that Atletico Madrid's objective in this season's UEFA Champions League is to reach the showpiece final in Munich.

Xabi Alonso stresses the importance of Bayer Leverkusens must-win match against Atletico Madrid to secure a top-eight finish in the Champions League.

Atletico Madrid is the only team to reach three Champions League finals without winning the trophy, including two defeats to rival Real Madrid under Simeone in 2014 and 2016.

Bayer Leverkusen will be looking to extend their 12-game winning streak in all competitions on Tuesday, as they travel to Spain to take on Atletico Madrid in the Champions League.Xabi Alonso’s side

Atlético Madrid put forward coach Diego Simeone and midfielder Pablo Barrios to address the press ahead of Tuesday’s UEFA Champions League clash with Bayer Leverkusen at the Estadio Riyadh Air Metropolitano,