Bayer Leverkusen, Atletico Madrid meet in Champions League first leg

By Sports Illustrated and SI.com Staff/Sports Illustrated via Planet Futbol
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Bayer Leverkusen hosts Atletico Madrid in the first leg of their round of 16 series in the Champions League, with both clubs carrying two-game winning streaks into the competition.

Leverkusen has been boosted by an in-form Javier "Chicharito" Hernandez, who, following a lengthy goal drought has scored in three straight games, tallying five goals in that time. He's joined in the attack by 17-year-old rising German star Kai Havertz, who will look to make a grand impression on the big stage.

Atletico Madrid answers with an attack force featuring Antoine Griezmann and Kevin Gameiro, the latter of which had a five-minute hat trick in league play over the weekend. 

Here are the lineups for the match:

Stay tuned here for highlights of goals and key moments throughout this match.