Atletico Madrid defeated Bayer Leverkusen 2–1 on Tuesday, 21 January 2025, in a Matchday 7 fixture of the UEFA Champions League 2025 league stage. The match kicked off at 20:00 UTC at the Wanda Metropolitano, delivering a result that kept Diego Simeone’s side firmly in control of their European campaign with one round remaining. For Leverkusen, the loss in Madrid was a damaging blow to their hopes of advancing directly to the knockout rounds.

At Matchday 7, Atletico Madrid’s victory moved them ...