A look at the moment of the Champions League quarter-finals between Leipzig and Atletico Madrid on Thursday.
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Atletico Madrid faces Leipzig in his eyes to return to the Champions League semi-finals for the first time since 2017, when they were eliminated through Cristiano Ronaldo’s Real Madrid. Diego Simeone’s appearance has eliminated Liverpool’s starter in the 16th circular this season. Leipzig is a newcomer to European competition, having reached the level of organisation only twice. It’s the first time he’s reached the circular of 16. The German club eliminated Tottenham in the eighth round. Leipzig will run out of the most sensible goalscorer Timo Werner after signing for Chelsea, while Atletico will run out of the angel halfpoint Correa after testing positive in COVID -19.
TOP SCORER
Leipzig: Timo Werner (28 goals now joins Chelsea).
Athletic: Alvaro Morata (16 goals).
PLAYMAKER KEY
Leipzig: Christopher Nkunku (16 assists).
Athletic: Angel Correa (8 attendances absent with COVID-19).
BEST DEFENSOR
Leipzig: Dayot Upamecano.
Athletic: Jan Oblak.
DOMESTIC FINISH
Leipzig: Bundesliga (3rd), German Cup (eighth round).
EUROPE’S BEST CUP
Leipzig: quarter-finals (this season).
Atletico: finalist (1974).
Income
Leipzig: 270.8 million euros.
Athletic: 357 million euros.
Wage spending
Leipzig: 119.1 million euros.
Athletic: 293 million euros (for all athletes).
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Funding of the latest figures provided through the club or UEFA.
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