Atletico Madrid's Jorge 'Koke' Resurreccion celebrates his goal during their Spanish first division soccer match against Valencia at Vicente Calderon stadium in Madrid March 8, 2015. REUTERS/Juan Medina
MADRID (Reuters) - The return of midfielder Koke could be crucial to Atletico Madrid's hopes of overturning a 1-0 deficit to Bayer Leverkusen in Tuesday's Champions League last 16, second leg, coach Diego Simeone said on Monday.
A Spain international and one of Atletico's most creative influences, Koke missed last month's first leg defeat in Germany due to injury but has featured in Atletico's last three outings in La Liga.
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