Diego Simeone embarks on his 12th Champions League campaign as Atletico Madrid’s head coach when they face RB Leipzig in the Spanish capital on Thursday.
Both teams have enjoyed strong starts to their domestic seasons, supported by significant summer investments from their respective clubs.
Despite recent speculation about Simeone’s potential departure, Atletico’s board demonstrated their intent with several high-profile signings, which have already yielded positive results on the field.
