Atletico played a deep line to nullify Jamie Vardy's threat after boss Diego Simeone pinpointed him as the main danger before the game.
The Jamaica worldwide has been absent for the Foxes' last five games, including the quarter-final first leg with Atletico in Madrid last Wednesday, due to an ongoing back problem. Our performances have to be to that level, so we get safe and can start preparing for next season.
Leicester, meanwhile, didn't threaten an away goal as Atletico held out for their 18th clean sheet in 22 home Champions League games since Simeone took charge.
The visitors failed to register a shot on target over the 90 minutes and midfielder Andy King replaced forward Shinji Okazaki at the interval, with Wilfred Ndidi dropping into holding role to marshal the mercurial Griezmann. The German, a key component in the Leicester defence, will now be suspended for the second leg of the tie.
"We know it is bound to be a very hard return match, but we have a very good record at King Power Stadium", Leicester manager Craig Shakespeare said.
"We're aware of what we've got to do in the second leg".
Atletico eked out a 1-0 win at the Vicente Calderón Stadium here on Wednesday night thanks to a controversial penalty which was converted by striker Antoine Griezmann in the 28th minute.
Griezmann made a great run down the left flank and was clipped by defender Marc Albrighton just as he approached the area, prompting the referee to immediately point to the spot.
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It was Albrighton who sent Antoine Griezmann tumbling but his tackle was clearly shown to be outside the box.
"Well, Atletico went to the Bernabeu last week and drew, so I don't think they will be quaking in their boots going to the King Power".
"I love the way they play football and even happier that one of our boys, Wilfred Ndidi, is doing well for them".
Leicester eliminated Spanish club Sevilla in this season's Round of 16. "It would be nice to see it get trialled and see how it works out".
The skipper is definitely sidelined for Saturday's Premier League trip to Crystal Palace with the back injury which has seen him miss the last five matches.
"It's a blow to lose Robert", Shakespeare said.
"We need to put it out of our minds as soon as possible and move on because what's done is done".
"There is some hope with Morgan".
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