Atlético Madrid

[Poor_Sunyol]

We play them on the 11/12th Jan. Not a great time to play them as we will only have had one game (Elche) after the Christmas break. We might have a fully fit Messi back by then, which is a comfort.

 

[Barcaman]

I watched them against Valencia. Djukic's side wasn't that bad but from the moment Atletico turned up the pace in the 2nd half, they were over.
Furthermore, Simeone's side didn't even allow a shot on target if I remember correctly.
Diego Costa is simply a beast. If he can fit in Spain's 11, there'll be no way of stopping del Bosque from his 2nd World Cup.

 

[coura]

I fear them, specially Simeone. Such passion and intensity. He´s a natural born leader. There are few of them. Tata lacks intensity.

 

[Andrew M]

I agree. Simeone is a true leader of men. He kind of reminds me of Mourinho in that he gets his players to fight every match for him.

 

[barcanuck]

I agree. Simeone is a true leader of men. He kind of reminds me of Mourinho in that he gets his players to fight every match for him.

He is of the same mold for sure. I remember during the super cup games their players were always fouling us.

 

[Luftstalag14]

1:0 Sant Andreu

 

[mazp]

We play them on the 11/12th Jan. Not a great time to play them as we will only have had one game (Elche) after the Christmas break. We might have a fully fit Messi back by then, which is a comfort.

I'd argue this probably the best time to play them, after the holiday break, they might be sluggish getting back into rhythm.

 

[Flavia]

1:0 Sant Andreu

The agg is 4-1 now, no way they'll lose the spot.

 

[aaron101]

I'd argue this probably the best time to play them, after the holiday break, they might be sluggish getting back into rhythm.

And so are we. our team is also getting back into rhythm from holidays. This is also an away game for us. Remember that, Atletico is undefeated at their home stadium and they are very strong.

 

[Luftstalag14]

The agg is 4-1 now, no way they'll lose the spot.

Yeah, I am sure they will come back with a comfortable win. It is just nice to see them behind for 5 minutes.

They will be facing RM, who is in the same region/half, right?

 

[mazp]

and so are we. our team is also getting back into rhythm from holidays.

We did alright last season iirc, coming back from the break, are rough patch hit in Feb. But you have a point.

 

[Flavia]

Yeah, I am sure they will come back with a comfortable win. It is just nice to see them behind for 5 minutes.

They will be facing RM, who is in the same region/half, right?

If they make it to the semis, yes.

 

[JamDav1982]

If they make it to the semis, yes.

I am not sure that is the case.

Certainly in previous years teams have not known who they will meet in the semis until after the QF draw has been made.

 

[NeyMesSis]

i hope they kick rm

 

[JamDav1982]

I am not sure that is the case.

Certainly in previous years teams have not known who they will meet in the semis until after the QF draw has been made.

I am speaking shite, thought you boys were speaking about CL.

Apologies.