Two clubs chasing UEFA Champions League glory will do battle today in a match between Atletico Madrid and Olympiakos. The group-stage clash scheduled for 2:45 p.m. ET will be held at the Vicente Calderon in Madrid and can be live streamed here free. Additional TV coverage can be found on Fox Soccer Plus.
What They're Saying
Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone (via UEFA): "Olympiakos are a very strong team at home and our defeat there was no surprise to me. They competed very well in Malmo and Turin too and we expect more of the same. We have to focus on the present, though, and tomorrow's [Wednesday] match is the only thing that matters to us."
Olympiakos manager Michel: "This competition is letting us play at the same level as other great sides. We are playing very well, but it is not always enough. We were not expected to be among the best, but we are and that means we are doing well. We are playing against great players and even winning matches. I like my players."
Tactical Preview
Player to Watch: Atletico Madrid's Arda Turan has been instrumental in the club's early season success. In four Champions League appearances, the 27-year-old has one goal and an average of 2.3 key passes.
Atletico Madrid's Projected Lineup (4-4-2): Moyá; Juanfran, Godín, Giménez, Ansaldi; Gabi, Tiago, Koke, Arda Turan; Griezmann, Mandžukić
Besiktas' Projected Lineup (4-4-1-1): Roberto; Elabdellaoui, Botía, Abidal, Masuaku; Maniatis, Milivojević, N'Dinga, Afellay; Domínguez; Mitroglou
Note: Credit all statistics to officially licensed data from Opta Sports (via WhoScored).
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