Atlético reached the last day of the Champions League in fourth position already waiting for a carom and suffered in Porto to execute it, but the 1-3 has put him in the round of 16. From almost dead to this Monday’s draw, where a tough rival is probably waiting for him, as he will play against a group champion (except Liverpool and Madrid). But beware Atleti is one of the teams to avoid …
“The rival that nobody wants in the round of 16”, is the information with which you open the German portal Sport1 in reference to Atlético. “The Spanish trust their aggressiveness and toughness and become an unwanted opponent,” he explains inside. “Atlético remains faithful to his method, his madness and his magic. The same is not the most pleasant thing, but it is always effective “, he exposes Sports Illustrated.
“The team that nobody wants in the round of 16”, in Sport1
In the minds of many, both external analysts and members of the Champions teams, are some qualifying rounds in which Atleti did not start as favorites and ended up advancing. Anfield’s precedent in 2020 is the closest and clearest example, with two wins (1-0 and 2-3) against the current champion and top seed. There were more: Bayern, Bara, Chelsea…
In the absence of completing the final day, in the second drum they are already the PSG, Sporting de Portugal and Inter, in addition to the rojiblancos. This Wednesday the other four teams of this cup will be known (Barça or Benfica; Villarreal or Atalanta; Lille, Salzburg, Seville or Wolfsburg; and Chelsea or Juventus). The Parisians are ahead of Atlético in the bets, but Simeone’s team is very intimidating. The victory in Porto once again put on the table that it is not a good idea to leave this Atlético for dead.