Big Match Breakdown: Chelsea v Atletico Madrid

Chelsea will be without David Luiz so Thomas Christiansen should fill-in in a back three. Conte has no other concerns.

Key Battles

Atletico have returned to form just at the right time to give themselves a chance of a knockout spot.

That has also coincided with star forward Griezmann rediscovering his touch in front of goal.

Chelsea will need to keep an eye on the France international who has scored four in his last three games. N’Golo Kante will be tasked with shackling his compatriot.

For the Blues, Eden Hazard has been in tremendous form with five strikes in his last five.

Gabi will be charged with protecting the space Hazard generally occupies roving behind Morata.

Match Odds

Chelsea start the game as 23/20 favourites, with Atletico at 13/5 and the Draw at 12/5.

Considering the La Liga giant’s greater need for the win, the 13/5 seems rather generous.

However, goals seem a far better play here. Both Teams To Score is 4/5 and that should be a big consideration, as should the Evens on Over 2.5 Goals.

As for goalscorers, Eden Hazard is 9/2 to score First, and 7/4 to score Anytime. For Atletico, Griezmann is 11/2 to be First Goalscorer, and 19/10 to manage an Anytime strike.

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All Odds and Markets are correct as of the date of publishing