Bayer Leverkusen v Atlético Madrid: reaction, analysis

Match dates: 21 February, 15 March

Reaction

Rudi Völler, Leverkusen sporting director: "Atlético are a tough opponent but we showed we can compete two years ago. We're looking forward to this tie and we'll do all we can to produce two great performances."

Key facts

Atlético's Jan Oblak and Koke console Stefan Kiessling in 2015©Getty Images

• Atlético and Leverkusen have played four times in recent years, each team winning one game with two draws.
• Both claimed a 1-0 home victory in the 2014/15 round of 16, with the first leg in Germany settled by Leverkusen's Hakan Çalhanoğlu. Atlético's Mario Suárez got the only goal of the return, Diego Simeone's men eventually progressing 3-2 on penalties with Fernando Torres converting the decisive kick.
• The sides drew 1-1 in both Spain and Germany in the 2010/11 UEFA Europa League group stage, although only Leverkusen went on to reach the round of 32 with Atlético finishing third in the section. The draw at Leverkusen on matchday six confirmed the elimination of then holders Atlético.
• Leverkusen's 2015/16 European campaign also ended at the hands of Spanish opposition, a goalless home draw with Villarreal in the UEFA Europa League round of 16 confirming a 2-0 aggregate loss.
• The German club's record against Spanish teams is W10 D7 L18.
• Atlético's overall record against German opponents reads: W18 D6 L14.
• The Spanish outfit, runners-up in two of the last three seasons, have won their last two round of 16 ties on penalties, having also beaten PSV Eindhoven in a shoot-out in 2015/16.
• Atlético have already faced one Bundesliga side this season, overcoming Bayern München 1-0 on matchday two but losing by the same score in their final group game.