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Team News: Saul Niguez starts for Atletico Madrid

Saul Niguez starts for Atletico Madrid as they continue their defence of the Champions League with a trip to Bayer Leverkusen.

Saul Niguez starts for Atletico Madrid this evening, as they travel to Bayer Leverkusen in the first leg of their last-16 Champions League tie.

Arda Turan is also selected, despite speculation that the Turkish winger would miss out through injury, while Antoine Griezmann and Mario Mandzukic also start for the holders.

Meanwhile, Son Heung-min partners Josip Drmic for the German side, who also have Lars Bender in their lineup.

Leverkusen: Leno; Hilbert, Spahic, Papadopoulos, Wendell; Bellerabi, Castro, Bender, Hakan; Son, Drmic

Atletico: Moya; Juanfran, Godin, Miranda, Siqueira; Gabi, Tiago, Saul, Turan; Mandzukic, Griezmann.

Catch Sports Mole's live commentary of this evening's game here.

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