As jolt Premier League champions last season, the Foxes have seldom wilted in the surface of unlikely chances, but the condition of some other two goals against a side so tactically astute and defensively disciplined established beyond Craig Shakespeare's guys.
Not just from Bruges, where on 14 September Albrighton struck the first goal of this European adventure, but from English football's third division, from which Leicester had won promotion eight years ago yesterday.
Shakespeare, assistant to Claudio Ranieri during last season's remarkable Premier League title triumph, has impressed since taking the top job in February. "They are very disappointed but can be proud of what they've achieved", he said.
The King Power has proved to be the flawless environment for Leicester City's Champions League adventure - and so it proved once more here.
"It's not in my hands". It's in the club's hands. The contract says until the end of the season.
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"I've enjoyed it, pitting your wits against one of the best managers in the world, one of the best sides in the world. It's been a really, really good experience".
Atletico boss Diego Simeone singled out Ulloa for praise afterwards, with the targetman providing a troublesome aerial threat as Leicester peppered the visitors' penalty area either side of Jamie Vardy cancelling out Saul Niguez's first-half opener.
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City took the game to Atletico after the break and gave themselves hope via Jamie Vardy's close-range finish which drew the tie 1-1 on the night but 1-2 aggregate.
"I also have to say, what a great performance from our opponents".
A different game emerged from one Atletico had so much control over as Leicester rediscovered their belief and Mahrez bent a free-kick just over. "They never let their heads drop", he said. "Hopefully we can push on next season to get [back] in the Champions League".
The 2014 Spanish champion, Atletico is third in this year's Spanish league, 10 points behind leader Madrid, which is trying to win the competition for the first time since 2012.
"When you talk about the greats of Europe you have to put an economic and financial slant on things", Simeone told reporters.
"The big teams are Bayern, Barcelona, Real Madrid, especially in the financial aspect", he said.
"We had planned it [the change to three at the back] in advance, but I hadn't expected to do it that early", the manager added. "But we are a team that competes".
The second game on the night between Real Madrid and Bayern Munich is now in extra time after Bayern Munich led 2-1 in full time to bring the aggregate to 3-3.
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