Two clubs chasing Champions League glory will do battle today in a cup match between Atletico Madrid and Chelsea. The semifinal clash scheduled for 2:45 p.m. ET will be held at the Vicente Calderon Stadium in Madrid and can be live streamed here free.
Chelsea Manager Jose Mourinho once again finds himself in the semifinals of the UEFA Champions League. More specifically, he once again finds himself in a semifinal being held in the Spanish Capital of Madrid. Mourinho was eliminated in three consecutive semifinals at the helm of Real Madrid and will look to rectify previous mistakes. Just don't expect him to be admiring about it (h/t to ESPN UK). "I am not going to talk about Atletico's qualities," Mourinho said. "I did that with my players yesterday, today and tomorrow. It is with my players that I have to share that, but of course no team arrives in a Champions League semifinal without being a very good team," he added.
"There are no exceptions, so to be here they must be very good team. A team we respect, we study and we analyze. I am not here to speak with you about my vision or feelings about Atletico."
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Player to Watch: Atletico Madrid's Diego Costa has been strongly linked with Chelsea in recent weeks. The 25-year-old has 34 goals and four assists in domestic and European competition. He'll look to put together another solid performance against a potential suitor.
Atletico Madrid's Projected Lineup (4-4-2): Courtois; Luis, Godin, Miranda, Juanfran; Koke, Tiago, Gabi, Turan; Villa, Costa
Chelsea's Projected Lineup (4-2-3-1): Cech; Cole, Terry, Cahill, Azpilicueta; Luiz, Ramires; Schurrle, Oscar, Willian; Eto'o
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