Atlético has no room for error

Atlético Madrid has four points from twelve possible and must win their remaining Champions League group matches against Viking, PSV, Bodø/Glimt and Fenerbahçe to avoid the play-off round.

Atlético Madrid's Champions League campaign is in jeopardy after losing to Bayern Munich, leaving them with just four points from their opening four matches. The Spanish club has won once, drawn once and lost twice against Liverpool, Manchester United, Stuttgart and Bayern — a tough opening run against elite opposition.

Manager Diego Simeone's side must now navigate a more favourable run of fixtures to secure a top-eight finish and avoid the play-off round. They face Viking on 25 November, PSV away on 9 December, Bodø/Glimt on 19 January, and Fenerbahçe at home in their final group game. Atlético cannot afford to drop points, particularly with the Champions League final being held at their Metropolitano stadium this season.