Milan in February 2014), Atlético have failed to win each of the last four without scoring a goal (D2, L2). Since winning the first of these (1-0 vs. ➤ This will be Atlético Madrid’s fifth away game against Italian opposition in the UEFA Champions League under Diego Simeone. ➤ Milan and Atlético Madrid’s only previous meetings came in the 2013-14 UEFA Champions League, where the Italian side lost both legs and were eliminated in the Round of 16. That 4-1 second leg defeat was Milan’s last game in the competition prior to the loss at Anfield earlier in the month, so revenge is needed. That was the second leg of a Champions League last 16 tie, with Atleti having won the first game 1-0 at San Siro through a Diego Costa goal. The last meeting between the two teams took place in the 2013-14 season and ended in a 4-1 victory for Atletico Madrid at their old home the Vicente Calderon. Nonetheless, Atletico certainly have the edge over the Rossoneri as they have an impressive record against the Italians and have won both matches.

To say these are two European heavyweights, there has not been a great deal of meetings between the sides to go off. Probable Atletico Madrid XI (4-4-2): Oblak Trippier, Giménez, Hermoso, Lodi Llorente, Kondogbia, Koke, Carrasco Correa, Suárez. João Félix was not injured but he was out for the last two matches for Atleti in LaLiga due to a suspension. Thomas Lemar is back in the squad after being out for almost two weeks. Centre-back Stefan Savic continues is serving a European suspension and will not be available so Jose Gimenez is expected to step in for him in what could very well be a back four as opposed to the three-man defence seen plenty this season.

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