Porto vs Atlético. Which team will advance to the playoffs of the tournament?
On Tuesday, December 7, at the Dragão stadium, there will be a duel between Porto and Atlético in the sixth round of the group stage of the Champions League.
The Portuguese team for the decisive match of the group stage is coming up in second place in their quartet and will play it at home, but still, it will be extremely difficult for the Dragons to get to the playoffs of the tournament. Almost certainly, only a victorious result guarantees the team a pass to the next stage.
In the current competition, Porto has already managed to surprise the public several times, because many rightly believed that the team would be the main outsider of the group. Nevertheless, the Dragons have many good and experienced footballers who can cope with the task at hand and please their fans.
Atlético
The Madrid team is in last place in their group and before the key match Diego Simeone's players have not so many chances to go further. Mattress makers are required to play to win such a game, but even three points may not guarantee them a pass to the Champions League playoffs.
There is no doubt that the Argentine coach of Atletico will be able to find the right words and motivate his players to fight and its positive outcome. The mattresses have nowhere to retreat, they will have to attack and play the next match from a position of strength. Only in this case will the guests be able to win such a match.
Our Expert Predictions & Analysis on Porto vs Atlético
PortoThe Portuguese team for the decisive match of the group stage is coming up in second place in their quartet and will play it at home, but still, it will be extremely difficult for the Dragons to get to the playoffs of the tournament. Almost certainly, only a victorious result guarantees the team a pass to the next stage.
In the current competition, Porto has already managed to surprise the public several times, because many rightly believed that the team would be the main outsider of the group. Nevertheless, the Dragons have many good and experienced footballers who can cope with the task at hand and please their fans.
Atlético
The Madrid team is in last place in their group and before the key match Diego Simeone's players have not so many chances to go further. Mattress makers are required to play to win such a game, but even three points may not guarantee them a pass to the Champions League playoffs.
There is no doubt that the Argentine coach of Atletico will be able to find the right words and motivate his players to fight and its positive outcome. The mattresses have nowhere to retreat, they will have to attack and play the next match from a position of strength. Only in this case will the guests be able to win such a match.
Porto vs Atlético facts
- In the first round match of this Champions League, Atletico and Porto drew - 0: 0;
- In the past, opponents have played seven UEFA Champions League: Porto twice, Atlético twice, three more games ended in a draw;
- In two of the last five matches between teams in the Champions League, a bet was placed on total over 2.5 goals;
- In one of the last five matches between teams in the Champions League, there was a bet on "both teams to score".
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