Photo Resurfaces of Yannick Carrasco Refusing to Let Joao Felix Take Penalty Against Leverkusen

• Atletico Madrid star Joao Felix wanted to take the last-minute penalty in their 2-2 stalemate Leverkusen
• But Yannick Carrasco refused to let the Portugal international take the spot kick in the dying embers of the game
• Carrasco missed the stoppage-time penalty in a 2-2 draw with Leverkusen, which ended their hopes of reaching the Champions League knockout stage

Atletico Madrid talent Joao Felix stepped forward and attempted to take their last-gasp penalty against Bayer Leverkusen on Wednesday night.

In a must-win match against the German club, Yannick Carrasco missed a 99th-minute spot kick, as Diego Simeone's side were crashed out of the Champions League.

Atleti needed a victory at the Wanda Metropolitano to stand a chance of advancing to the round of 16 of Europe's top-tier club competition.

As cited by Marca, Felix was seen in conversation with his teammate, clearly hoping for the chance to complete a dramatic win and appeared to say to his colleague: "I'll take it".

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But Carrasco was not having it and wanted to add to his tally in the game.

The Belgium international then stepped up from 12 yards but saw his effort saved by Leverkusen goalkeeper Lukas Hradecky.

Atletico midfielder Saul Niguez followed up with a rebound but he saw his effort hit the crossbar. The ball then fell to another Atletico player Reinildo Mandava, but his low drive deflected off Carrasco and went over the bar.

Atletico bow out of the Champions League for only the second time in the last 10 years, winning a single game, losing twice and sharing the spoils on two occasions, ESPN reports.

Video of Carrasco’s Last Gasp Penalty Miss

Sports Brief earlier reported that Atletico Madrid suffered Champions League elimination in their penultimate group game against Bayer Leverkusen.

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The La Liga outfit played out to a drama-packed 2-2 draw with Leverkusen, which proved inadequate to seal a spot in the last 16 of Europe's premier club competition.

However, Atletico could have had a completely different tale if Yannick Carrasco had not missed his stoppage-time penalty.