On the 1st matchday of Group B, Atletico Madrid will lock horns against FC Porto at the Estadio Wanda Metropolitano stadium. Being the Spanish champions from last year, they'll be looking to top their group against the Mighty Liverpool, inexperienced AC Milan, and the amateur FC Porto. The match between Atletico Madrid vs FC Porto will definitely be a competitive and defensive one as both the teams have the tendency to cancel each other out.
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Atletico Madrid vs FC Porto: Match Details:
Tournament – Champions League, Group– B, Round 1
Date and Time – Thursday, Sept. 16, 2021, 12:30 a.m.
Stadium – Estadio Wanda Metropolitano
Referee – Francois Letexier
Where to Watch – Sony Ten 1/HD (TV), SonyLIV (OTT)
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Atletico Madrid vs FC Porto: Recent form:
Atletico Madrid form (in all competitions) – L D W W L
FC Porto form (in all competitions) – D W D W W
Atletico Madrid vs FC Porto: Team News:
Atlético Madrid
Atletico Madrid is one of the most famous Spanish teams playing in the Champions League this season. Diego Simeone (manager) is one of the most hated managers in the world along with his success in Madrid. His super attacks and pressing (violence) make Atletico one of the most feared teams in Europe. This year they have been grouped in Group B alongside Liverpool, AC Milan, and Porto. With the likes of Luis Suarez and the new Loaner of Antoine Greizeman, all tipped to start the match. It'll be one hell of a challenge to FC Porto on the starting Matchday 1. This team has no concerns for the opening day except the suspension of center-back Stefan Savic.
FC Porto
FC Porto on the other hand, reached the Quarter-Finals in the last season surpassing ATM. In the Portuguese League last season, they only lost twice but that was not enough to win the title. The goalkeeper Marchesin will be out of the squad as he underwent surgery because of his knee injury. As of now, Diego Costa will be staying in between the sticks.
Possible starting lineup:
Atlético Madrid :
Oblak, Hermoso, Felipe, Gimenez, Carrasco, De Paul, Llorente, Koke, Trippier, Griezmann, Suarez
FC Porto:
Costa, Marcano, Pepe, Mbemba, Mario, Diaz, Oliveira, Uribe, Otavio, Martinez, Taremi
Atletico Madrid vs FC Porto : Dream11 Fantasy football team and predictions
GK- Oblak
Def- Giminez, Pepe, Trippier
Mid- Llorente, Uribe, Lemar, Oliveira
FWD- Suarez, Corona, Griezmann