Atletico midfielder Pablo Barrios was sent off for a nasty, studs-up challenge after 23 minutes and Leverkusen took advantage as Piero Hincapie put the visiting side ahead in first-half stoppage time.

Atletico Madrid fought back to rescue a 2-1 win over Bayer Leverkusen in the Champions League on Tuesday as Julian Alvarez's second-half brace cancelled out Piero Hincapie's opener in an action-packed game which ended with both sides down to 10 men.

Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso hopes that the late 2-1 defeat to Atletico Madrid in the Champions League on Tuesday can serve as a lesson for the upcoming matches. Piero Hincapie cancelled out Julian Alvarez's opener for Atletico,

Atletico Madrid fought back to rescue a 2-1 win over Bayer Leverkusen in the Champions League on Tuesday as Julian Alvarez's second-half brace cancelled out Piero Hincapie's opener in an action-packed game which ended with both sides down to 10 men.

To view video content, visit the Korea JoongAng Daily website or click “기사 원문” Julian Alvarez made Atletico Madrid’s comeback possible against Bayer Leverkusen by scoring two goals. Atletico Madrid forward Julian Alvarez speaks after his side's 2-1 win over Bayer 04 Leverkusen in the Champions League on Jan.