Atletico's Gameiro out of Leverkusen game, Torres returns


  • Football
  • Wednesday, 15 Mar 2017

Football Soccer - Atletico Madrid v Valencia - Spanish La Liga Santander - Vicente Calderon Stadium, Madrid, Spain, 5/3/17 Atletico Madrid's Kevin Gameiro reacts. REUTERS/Javier Barbancho

(Reuters) - Atletico Madrid must see out their Champions League last 16 tie against Bayer Leverkusen without Kevin Gameiro, their standout player from the 4-2 win in the first leg, although they welcome back fellow striker Fernando Torres from a head injury.

Frenchman Gameiro scored and had an assist in the impressive victory in Germany but stomach pains meant he was left out of the squad for Wednesday's second leg, where Atletico are aiming to reach the quarter-finals for a fourth year in a row.

The Star Christmas Special Promo: Save 35% OFF Yearly. T&C applies.

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.02/month

Billed as RM 96.20 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Football

FACTBOX-Soccer-Profiles of the Group F teams at Africa Cup of Nations
Soccer-Ramsey shocked by early contract termination at Pumas
FACTBOX-Soccer-Profiles of the Group B teams at Africa Cup of Nations
FACTBOX-Soccer-Profiles of the Group A teams at Africa Cup of Nations
Soccer-United boss Amorim rues team's lapses in concentration after draw with Bournemouth
Soccer-Bournemouth and Man United share spoils in eight-goal thriller
Soccer-Roma remain in title hunt with 1-0 win over Como
Soccer-Burn has fractured rib and damaged lung after Wear-Tyne derby challenge, reports say
Manuel for success
Sabah coach De Marigny’s questions over debatable decisions linger

Others Also Read