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Oblak heroics draw praise from Leverkusen boss Korkut

Die Werkself's boss lamented the custodian's form between the posts and congratulated Atletico Madrid for defending with great determination

Jan Oblak was the star as Atletico Madrid reached the Champions League quarter-finals and his exploits earned praise from Bayer Leverkusen coach Tayfun Korkut.

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The Atletico goalkeeper produced a fine display in Wednesday's goalless draw at the Vicente Calderon as last season's runners-up progressed 4-2 on aggregate.

Oblak made a stunning triple-save in the second half to thwart Julian Brandt and Kevin Volland and help Atletico book their spot in the quarter-finals of the competition for a fourth consecutive season.