As the first legs of the of the Champions League Round of 16 kicks of Chelsea faced Athletico Madrid. The tie between the two clubs was played in Bucharest rather than Madrid due to Covid-19 travel restrictions
In what one would not be criticized if one describes as a one sided match, Athletico Madrid did not put up the show that all had expected from the present leaders of the extremely tough La Lega pack that comprise the likes of Real Madrid and Barcelona, many times champions of the coveted cup.
Chesea had practically dominated the match, having upto sixty percent of the ball possession on that Tuesday evening contest. It was somewhere in the second half that Oliver Giroud’s overhead kick secured a vital win for the Blues who are playing away in this particular match.
Loius Suarez berates Barcelona
Ace striker Suarez has expressed his misgivings on the method Barcelona football club used in getting rid of him. He said “I deserve some respect” He stated that the team had told him that he is now too old to play front line for a high brow team like theirs. He no longer has what it takes.
To prove them wrong, Mr Suarez has practically shot his new Athletico Madrid to the top of the country’s league.
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