Callum Hudson-Odoi scores debut goal for Bayer Leverkusen to end Atlético Madrid dream in Champions League
English-born Ghanaian attacker Callum Hudson-Odoi registered his first-ever goal for Bayer Leverkusen in the UEFA Champions League against Atlético Madrid on Wednesday night.
Atletico Madrid exited the Champions League in dramatic fashion after missing a penalty in added time.
The La Liga side will drop into the Europa League – which they won in 2018 – after they failed to beat Bayer Leverkusen
In the 95th minute Madrid were given hope as VAR sent the referee to the pitchside monitor and he awarded a penalty for handball in the area.
Yannick Carrasco stepped up but his effort was saved by Lukas Hradecky.
Diego Simeone’s side came from two goals down after strikes by Moussa Diaby and Callum Hudson-Odoi.
Carrasco and substitute Rodrigo de Paul kept Madrid in the game, but ultimately a draw was not enough for them to progress past the group stage.
Hudson-Odoi is currently on a season-long loan at the Bundesliga outfit from Chelsea.
He has scored one goal and provided an assist in his 11 appearances for Bayer Leverkusen this season.
