Atletico Madrid's remarkable winning streak came to a halt this weekend, setting the stage for a challenging encounter as they prepare to host Bayer Leverkusen, a team with an equally formidable record.
Led by Diego Simeone, Atletico remained undefeated for almost three months and recorded 15 consecutive wins in all competitions before suffering a surprise defeat to relegation candidates Leganes. This impressive run catapulted them to the top of Spain's elite competition. However, their recent setback opens the door for Real Madrid to potentially overtake them.
The immediate focus for Atletico is to secure at least one more win to guarantee progression to the next Champions League stage. Achieving two wins would almost certainly cement their place in the Top 8, taking them straight to the 1/8 finals.
The challenge lies in taking on Bayer Leverkusen, who are not only the reigning German champions, but are also on a 12-straight winning streak of their own, dominating every opponent they face.
Both teams are familiar opponents from previous Champions League encounters, and their current form promises an exciting and hard-fought match.
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