Victor Boniface Set for Champions League Return After Injury

Bayer Leverkusen's top scorer will rejoin the squad for their pivotal match against Atlético Madrid, though he will not start the game.

Victor Boniface, Bayer Leverkusen's Nigerian striker, is expected to play limited minutes against Atlético Madrid after a two-month injury absence.
Head coach Xabi Alonso confirmed Boniface's return but emphasized that he will not start the match.
Leverkusen aims to secure direct qualification for the Champions League Round of 16, needing six points from their remaining games to guarantee a top-eight finish.
The team faces mounting injury challenges, with Jeanuel Belocian and Martin Terrier sidelined due to serious injuries, including a season-ending Achilles tendon rupture for Terrier.
Leverkusen enters the match on an 11-game winning streak, but they have never won an away game against Atlético Madrid in European competitions.