Atlético de Madrid on the verge of Champions League round of 16
Atlético de Madrid is almost guaranteed a direct spot in the Champions League round of 16. They visit Red Bull Salzburg, already eliminated, and according to OPTA predictions, they have only an 18.5% chance of not finishing in the Top-8.
With a win, Diego Simeone’s team will have it secured. AC Milan and Bayer Leverkusen also have high chances of entering the Top-8, according to OPTA predictions. Real Madrid, on the other hand, has a very difficult task to enter the Top-8 as they do not depend on themselves. Carlo Ancelotti’s team must beat Brest to reach 15 points and then hope for other results to accompany them. OPTA predictions give them only a 2.9% chance of directly entering the round of 16.
