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Ranking the Champions League draw

By Jocelyn Taub

NYON, SWITZERLAND - DECEMBER 12: UEFA Champions League trophy is seen during the draw for the round of 16 of the UEFA Champions League at the UEFA headquarters in Nyon on December 12, 2016. (Photo by Fatih Erel/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images)
NYON, SWITZERLAND - DECEMBER 12: UEFA Champions League trophy is seen during the draw for the round of 16 of the UEFA Champions League at the UEFA headquarters in Nyon on December 12, 2016. (Photo by Fatih Erel/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images) /
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6) Bayer Leverkusen vs. Atletico Madrid – First leg Feb. 21 Second leg March 15

Antoine Griezmann of Atletico de Madrid celebrates with Jesus Gamez after winning the UEFA Champions League round of 16, 2nd leg, football match between Atletico de Madrid and Bayer 04 Leverkusen on March 17, 2015 at Vicente Calderon stadium in Madrid, Spain. Photo: Manuel Blondeau/AOP.Press/Corbis (Photo by AOP.Press/Corbis via Getty Images)
Antoine Griezmann of Atletico de Madrid celebrates with Jesus Gamez after winning the UEFA Champions League round of 16, 2nd leg, football match between Atletico de Madrid and Bayer 04 Leverkusen on March 17, 2015 at Vicente Calderon stadium in Madrid, Spain. Photo: Manuel Blondeau/AOP.Press/Corbis (Photo by AOP.Press/Corbis via Getty Images) /

Two years ago Bayer Leverkusen and Atletico Madrid were paired together in the Champions League round of 16. Back then each side was victorious over the other at home by matching 1-0 scorelines. The tie was decided on penalties with Atletico coming out on top.

Leverkusen is led by striker Javier Hernandez up front. The former Manchester United player has become a major part of the German side’s offense. Then there’s Turkish midfielder Hakan Çalhanoğlu who has five goals and six assists so far in all competitions.

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Atletico currently sit sixth in La Liga. Despite this, the club has a potent attack with Yannick Carrasco, Kevin Gameiro and Antoine Griezmann up front. Goalkeeper Jan Oblak is one of the best in Europe. Unfortunately Oblak suffered a dislocated shoulder this past weekend and will be sidelined for about four months.

This will be another close contest but it’s expected that Atletico Madrid will come out on top.

As for the fans:

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