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Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone refused to press the panic button in the wake of Wednesday’s 2-1 home defeat at the hands of Benfica. But Griezmann and Torres are holding up Atletico’s attack while sharing time with the so far unproductive newcomers.

Astana also lost their first Champions League game to the Portuguese side Benfica.

Benfica are unchanged from the side which last week demolished fellow Primeira Liga side Belenenses 6-0 for their Champions League tie against Astana on Tuesday.