All You Need to Know: Atletico Madrid vs RB Leipzig in Champions League Quarter-final

A look at the second Champions League quarterfinal between Leipzig and Atletico Madrid on Thursday.

STORYLINE

Atletico Madrid takes on Leipzig looking to return to the Champions League semifinals for the first time since 2017, when it was eliminated by Cristiano’s Ronaldo Real Madrid. Diego Simeone’s team eliminated titleholder Liverpool in the round of 16 this season. Leipzig is a relative newcomer to the European competition, having reached the group stage only twice. This is the first time it has reached the knockout round. The German club eliminated Tottenham in the last 16. Leipzig will be without top scorer Timo Werner after he joined Chelsea, while Atltico will be without playmaker ngel Correa after he tested positive for COVID-19.

TOP SCORER

Leipzig: Timo Werner (28 goals but has now joined Chelsea).

Atletico: lvaro Morata (16 goals).

KEY PLAYMAKER

Leipzig: Christopher Nkunku (16 assists).

Atletico: ngel Correa (8 assists but out with COVID-19).

TOP DEFENDER

Leipzig: Dayot Upamecano.

Atletico: Jan Oblak.

DOMESTIC FINISH

Leipzig: Bundesliga (3rd), German Cup (last 16).

Atletico: Spanish league (3rd), Copa del Rey (round of 32).

EUROPEAN CUP BEST

Leipzig: Quarterfinals (this season).

Atletico: Runner-up (1974).

REVENUE

Leipzig: 270.8 million.

Atletico: 357 million.

WAGE BILL

Leipzig: 119.1 million.

Atletico: 293 million (for all athletes).

(Finances based on latest figures reported by the club or UEFA)

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