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Schmidt: It is easy to see how Atletico Madrid have reached two finals in three years

The Leverkusen boss felt Atletico showed why they have made two Champions League finals in recent years after they saw off the Bundesliga side

Bayer Leverkusen coach Roger Schmidt was thoroughly impressed with Atletico Madrid after his side were beaten 4-2 in the first leg of their round-of-16 tie.

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The Bundesliga outfit fought back in the second half after going two goals down in the opening 45 minutes, but it was all for nothing in the end as Fernando Torres found the net late on to ensure Atletico took home a two-goal lead.