Two clubs chasing UEFA Champions League glory will do battle today in a match between Malmo FF and Atletico Madrid. The group-stage match scheduled for 2:45 p.m. ET will be held at Malmo New Stadium in Malmo and can be live streamed here free. Additional TV coverage can be found on Fox Soccer Plus.
What They're Saying
Malmo manager Age Hareide (via UEFA): "We are not used to opposition like Atlético. We were taught a lesson in Madrid. We were taught that it is not enough to have players on the right side of the ball. We have to be closer to the ball. Me and the players learnt a lot. Malmö's crowd is fantastic. I didn't know there were this many crazy Swedes. The crowd gives us more energy."
Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone: "In preseason, we really worked on our attacking combinations, using many players and mixtures. Consequently, this term we have plenty of options whereas last year we relied on [Diego] Costa and Koke. This year we have many more players that can have an impact offensively. More players know each other."
Tactical Preview
Player to Watch: Atletico Madrid's Antoine Griezmann has two goals in 144 minutes of Champions League play. The 23-year-old is averaging one key pass per match in league appearances.
Malmo FF's Projected Lineup (4-3-3): Olsen; Tinnerholm, Helander, Johansson, Ricardinho; Eriksson, Halsti, Adu; Forsberg, Kiese Thelin, Rosenberg
Atletico Madrid's Projected Lineup (4-3-3): Moyà; Juanfran, Miranda, Godín, Siqueira; Gabi, Mario Suárez, Koke; Arda Turan, Griezmann, Mandžukić
Note: Credit all statistics to officially licensed data from Opta Sports (via WhoScored).
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