Atlético de Madrid's fate in their hands for round of 16 in Salzburg
Atlético de Madrid’s victory over Bayer Leverkusen has been crucial for their aspirations in the competition. With this win, the red and whites are third in the standings and depend on themselves to finish in the top 8.
Next week they visit Salzburg and, if they win, they will advance to the round of 16. The team has 15 points and, if they win in Austria, they will reach 18, a number that many teams cannot reach.
Liverpool and Barcelona are already in, while Arsenal, Inter and Brest have 13 points and can catch up with the red and whites if they win their remaining two games. Milan and Bayern have 12 points and can equal the red and whites, but the goal difference will be decisive. If Atlético draw in Salzburg, they will stay at 16 points and will have to use the calculator, as there are more teams that can reach that number. If they lose, with 15 points, it will be very difficult.
