Victor Boniface was benched as Bayer Leverkusen lost 2-1 to Atletico Madrid in their UEFA Champions League clash on Tuesday night.
Boniface was named in Leverkusen’s squad for the game after recovering from a thigh problem.
The forward sustained the injury on International duty last November.
His compatriot, Nathan Tella was named in the starting line-up by manager Xabi Alonso.
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Tella was replaced by Jonas Hoffman in the 68th minute.
Piero Hincape gave Bayer Leverkusen the lead in first half added time.
Atletico Madrid however rallied courtesy of a brace from Julian Alvarez.
At the Jan Breydelstadion, Raphael Onyedika was in action in Club Brugge’s 0-0 draw against Juventus.
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