Atlético de Madrid secured an epic victory against Bayer Leverkusen in what was one of the matches of the day. The rojiblancos managed to come back from a 0-1 deficit with one player down and are now fifth in the regular phase of this new Champions League format. It has been reported that the other team from the Spanish capital, Real Madrid, was very alert to this match.
Everyone knows that Ancelotti needs reinforcements, and according to Defensa Central, the blancos are after two players from Leverkusen. One of them is bad news for Atlético de Madrid, as he is highly regarded at the rojiblanco club, Piero Hincapié.
Hincapié, the Center-back That Excites Madrid
One of the names that generates the most interest in Valdebebas is Piero Hincapié, a 23-year-old Ecuadorian center-back. With Xabi Alonso as coach, Hincapié has stepped up his performance, becoming one of the defensive pillars of the German team. His ability to anticipate plays, good ball handling, and versatility to play as a center-back or left-back make him an attractive target for Real Madrid.
As has been mentioned for some time, the Ecuadorian center-back is on Atlético deMadrid's radar. He is a player that excites the rojiblanco club, and they would be willing to make a significant investment in him. Now, with Real Madrid in the mix, things could get complicated.
Florian Wirtz, the Creative Gem of Leverkusen
The other big name that interests Madrid is Florian Wirtz, the 20-year-old German attacking midfielder who has already established himself as one of the biggest prospects. His ability to connect lines, vision of the game, and capacity to create danger in the final third have caught the attention of major clubs, including Madrid.
Although initially, the signing of Wirtz seemed less of a priority after Toni Kroos's retirement, his versatility and offensive talent keep him on the blancos' agenda. The possibility of him becoming a key piece for the future of the merengue midfield makes the sports directors keep a close eye on his development.