Chelsea vs Atletico Madrid – UEFA Champions League – Preview

Posted on December 5, 2017 by Sreya

Chelsea vs Atletico Madrid – Chelsea hosts Atletico Madrid at the Stamford Bridge on 5th December, Tuesday in their final group fixture of the UEFA Champions League.

The Group C of the UEFA Champions League are poised in such a way that Chelsea have already qualified for the knock-outs with ten points. AS Roma are placed second with eight points and will be playing Qarabag at home while Atletico Madrid are third with six points.

A Chelsea win will help Antonio Conte’s side top the group, while a win for Atletico Madrid could lead to AS Roma topping the group, for the Serie A club has an easy game. In an event where Atletico Madrid wins tomorrow and AS Roma somehow loses, the Serie A club will be knocked down to the UEFA Europa League.

Team News

Michy Batshuayi, David Luiz and Kenedy remain doubts due to injury concerns. Atletico Madrid will be without the ineligible Diego Costa while Juanfran will face a late fitness test.

Chelsea Possible Starting Lineup: Thibaut Courtois, Cesar Azpilicueta, Andreas Christensen, Gary Cahill, Victor Moses, Cesc Fabregas, N’Golo Kante, Tiemou Bakayoko, Marcos Alonso, Eden Hazard, Alvaro Morata.

Atletico Madrid Possible Starting Lienup: Jan Oblak, Thomas Partey, Stefan Savic, Diego Godin, Felipe Luis, Koke, Gabi, Saul Niguez, Yannick Carrasco, Antoine Griezmann, Kevin Gameiro.

Contributor’s Pick

According to Chelsea vs Atletico Madrid H2H Stats, Chelsea have won two, drawn two and lost two of their previous six encounters with Atletico Madrid. Chelsea have seen over 2.5 goals in five of their last six matches against Atletico in all competitions, and a closely contested affair is expected.

While Chelsea have been prolific scorers in the competition, Atletico Madrid have spectacularly struggled, with less than 2.5 goals scored in their last three games in the Champions Leauge.

A 1-1 draw is the most probable outcome of this game.