La liga leaders, Atletico Madrid play hosts to Thomas Tuchel’s Chelsea in the Champions League round of 16 first leg today by 9pm.
One of the most hugely anticipated clash today as both teams would be hoping to get one over the other.
Chelsea’s manager, Thomas Tuchel counted the coveted trophy as one of the target for the club in this season.
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In 5 previous meetings within the both clubs, there have been two victories for the Spanish side, with Chelsea coming out victorious once, while they played out a draw twice.
But the overall head-to-head between Atlético Madrid and Chelsea in European competition is perfectly balanced, with two wins each, three draws and 11 goals each.
Atlético Madrid have reached the knockout stages of the UEFA Champions League for the seventh time in the last eight seasons. Meanwhile, Chelsea will attempt to progress past the round of 16 for the first time since the 2013/14 campaign (semi-finalists).
It is also important to remember Luis Suarez is now in Atletico Madrid. Atlético striker Luis Suarez has never failed to score or deliver an assist in a UEFA Champions League season – this is his eighth campaign in the tournament. He’s so far goalless and assist-less in his four games with the Madrid side in 2020/21.
Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud found the net every 28 minutes in the UEFA Champions League group stages this season (5 goals in 142 minutes), the best ratio of any player to score more than one goal.
With Chelsea tightening up at the back and Atletico well renowned for their defence, a draw is the best bet. A goalless draw or a win for the English side.
CcnWorldTech Betting Prediction: Draw (or away win)
