Atletico seek vengeance against Chelsea


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2020/21 UEFA Champions League 

Round of 16
Second-Leg 

Chelsea FC v Atletico Madrid

Stamford Bridge Stadium
London, England 
Wednesday, 17 March 2021
Kick-Off 22h00   
 
Atletico Madrid will travel to the Stamford Bridge Stadium where they are scheduled to face Chelsea on March 17.
 
The Spanish giants suffered a 1-0 defeat to Chelsea in the first-leg encounter at the Estadio Wanda Metropolitano on February 23.
 
Atletico have never overturned a 1-0 European first-leg deficit when playing the second-leg game away from home. 
 
Joao Felix of Atletico
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They have played seven matches after losing 1-0 at home in the first-leg game and they failed to overturn the deficit. 
 
Meanwhile, The only goal of the match was netted by Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud, who hit the back of the net with 22 minutes left on the clock. 
 
The French striker has scored two goals in his last two competitive matches for the former English champions. 
 
Chelsea will be looking to Giroud to lead them to another victory which would see the Blues advance to the quarter-finals.
 
Olivier Giroud of Chelsea
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Giroud reflected on the first-leg encounter and he revealed details on how to defeat Atletico. 
 
"I did not know what to think about the goal, I just focused on hitting the overhead kick and was pleased to see it go in the back of the net," Giroud said. 
 
"I had no clue about being offside, Mason Mount said he did not touch the ball. Good for the team, good for me. We came here with strong intentions to win the game. 
 
"Play our game and we know how we could give them trouble offensively. We have been strong at the back in the defensive shape and very pleased with the win, it was a deserved win tonight."
 
The last time Chelsea hosted Atletico in a competitive match was on 5 December 2017. 
 
The two teams played to a 1-1 draw in the Champions League Group C match at the Stamford Bridge Stadium.  
 

Head-to-Head stats (Competitive Matches)


Matches - 7
Chelsea - 3
Atletico - 1
Draws - 3

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Published: 03/15/2021