The new Champions League format forces teams to go for the win, Atletico Madrid head coach Diego Simeone said after his side fought back from a deficit to grab a late 2-1 victory over RB Leipzig on Thursday.

Atlético Madrid left it late on Thursday night before José Giménez’s 90th-minute winner secured all three points in a 2-1 win over RB Leipzig.Goals from Antoine Griezmann and Benjamin Sesko

Atletico Madrid vs. RB Leipzig in the Champions League kicks off at 8 p.m. BST on Sept. 19. This fixture takes place at the Metropolitano Stadium. Atletico Madrid vs. RB Leipzig is available to live stream for free on RTL ZWEE.

Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone says the new Champions League format “forces us to win”. The new-look 36-team league phase of Europe’s elite club competition commenced this week, replacing the previous group stage format.

Atletico Madrid have started the 2024-25 Champions League brightly, having come from behind to defeat RB Leipzig 2-1 at the Metropolitano in the first match of their league phase campaign.

Diego Simeone's side still suffer from the hurt of losing two finals to Real Madrid, but hope and expectations are on the rise

To view video content, visit the Korea JoongAng Daily website or click “기사 원문” Check out this exciting video ahead of Atletico Madrid's Champions League opening game against RB Leipzig. Atletico Madrid goalkeeper Jan Oblak trains with the team ahead of the Champions League match against RB Leipzig on Thursday.