Atletico Madrid vs Chelsea: Previews, Lineups, Predictions and Live TV details hobbitv.esy.es/atletico-madrid-vs-chelsea-previews-lineups-predictions-and-live-tv-details/ hobbitv.esy.es/atletico-madrid-vs-chelsea-previews-lineups-predictions-and-live-tv-details/ hobbitv.esy.es/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/atletico-madrid-vs-chelsea-previews-lineups-predictions-and-live-tv-details.jpg After pulling comebacks in the quarterfinal rounds, both Chelsea and Atletico Madrid will lock horns against each other to battle for the 2014 Champions league finals spot. After drawing to Barcelona in the first leg of the quarterfinals, Atletico Madrid shut down their opponents with a 1-0 scoreline in the second leg; thanks to Koke’s goal in the fifth minute of the game. On the other hand, Chelsea overturned a much said impossible scoreline of 3-1 against PSG in the first leg with a 2-0 win in the second leg at Stamford Bridge to disappoint the Ligue 1 Champions. Diego Simeone’s side looks very much impressive with his defensive game play as his side have won almost all of the Champions league games with good defensive display. None of the teams have been able to score more than a goal in a goal against the Spanish side in recent 10 matches for the club. Similarly, Jose Mourinho will be hoping to bounce back in the Champions league race after their title hopes in the premier league were shattered with a loss against Sunderland at home. The Portugese lost the first match at Stamford Bridge which also saw his 77 matches unbeaten run come to an end. With the disappointment from the result, Mourinho also congratulated Mike Dean with a sarcastic feel as he awarded Sunderland with a controversial penalty which was converted clean by former Chelsea forward Fabio Borini. However, Jose Mourinho is sure to prepare his side well and keep himself focused against the Spanish side to keep hopes of Silverware this season. Tuesday’s semifinals encounter against Atletico Madrid at Vincente Calderon will surely be a tough call for the 51 year old as Atletico also relinquish for the top spot in La Liga. Diego Simeone’s side have been very much progressive this season and have won eight matches in succession in the top flight La Liga competition and they have been the favorites to dethrone Barcelona in the both of the league and European competition. Atletico also come to the semifinal of the UEFA champions league for the first time after 1974 as they sidelined Barcelona with 2-1 on aggregate. Chelsea also have proved themselves in the 2012 season by winning the European competition defeating Bayern Munich while they also bagged Europa cup the following year. Further, Mourinho is sure to receive some hostile reception following his tenure as manager of Real Madrid and the Chelsea manager has chances to create history with his present club by winning Champions league with three different teams as he already have succeeded with Porto and Inter. Chelsea are to head into the game without suspended Branislav Ivanovic while Eden Hazard is a major doubt for the game because of calf injury. On the other side, Chelsea loanee goal keeper Thibaut Courtois could face against his parent club and he is sure to start and show his fine performance against his parent side. Also, Arda Turan is also kept into consideration as Atletico has been monitoring over his fitness after he returned back to training following a groin injury. But, Atletico might need to settle without Diego Costa who is nursing his hamstring injury and in his absence Raul Garcia might need to step up and drive the team against the only remaining English side in the Champions league. Atletico Madrid vs Chelsea: Recent form, possible starting lineups, predictions and Live TV details Recent form in all competitions Atletico Madrid: WWWWD Chelsea: LWWWL Possible Starting Lineups Atletico Madrid: Courtois; Juanfran, Godin, Miranda, Filipe Luis; Tiago, Gabi, Koke, Raul Garcia; Adrian, Villa. Chelsea: Cech;Cahill, Luiz, Terry, Azpilicueta; Lampard, Mikel; Willian, Oscar, Schurrle; Eto’o. Predictions Hamrofootball predicts the game to end Atletico Madrid 2-2 Chelsea. Live TV details Atletico Madrid vs Chelsea will be live on Ten Sports.
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