Closed Chelsea vs Atletico Madrid

[BlueLion. 21,491]

Atletico are a brilliant team. Underestimate them at your peril.

This will be a tight game in terms of the scoreline, but we can expect an attacking game. Both teams will want to win! I'd love to see Azpi and Moses make their debuts.

[Beigl 1,387]

Chelsea should take this game seriously,i watched Atletico yesterday against Bilbao,Falcao netted 3 goals!

[Spike 12,049]

It NEVER does. I don't see the point of having it...

My TC countdown shows the right time.

[KonohasOrangeFlash 2,607]

My TC countdown shows the right time.

It appears to have been fixed from what I'm hearing. About time.

[DONI. 1,291]

The match ball !

[Spike 12,049]

Atletico are a brilliant team. Underestimate them at your peril.

This will be a tight game in terms of the scoreline, but we can expect an attacking game. Both teams will want to win! I'd love to see Azpi and Moses make their debuts.

Their midfield is a bit weaker with Diego back at Wolsburg and so is their defence with the loss of Alvaro Dominguez. Compared to last year they are a worse squad, but yes they are still a great team and they more than capable of winning.

[Magic Lamps 11,469]

Is there extra time or a shoot-out in case it's level after 90mins ?

[KonohasOrangeFlash 2,607]

Is there extra time or a shoot-out in case it's level after 90mins ?

Yes, 30 minutes extra time, then a Penalty Shootout.

[Jase 43,479]

http://www.football-espana.net/22884/courtois-keen-beat-chelsea

Atletico Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has made it clear he wants nothing more than to beat Chelsea on Friday to lift the UEFA Super Cup.

The Belgian shot-stopper signed for Chelsea in July 2011 but was immediately sent on loan to Atletico Madrid as a short-term replacement for David de Gea.

Courtois enjoyed a successful first season at the Vicente Calderon, holding down a first team place and helping the side go on to win the Europa League in May.

He extended his loan deal earlier this summer for another year and is keen to get his hands on more silverware this season, starting with the Super Cup.

“It's special for me as the game is against my club. But I play for Atletico, it's me against Chelsea, and I want to win it,” he told UEFA’s official website today.

The game will also see the Belgium international face his compatriot Eden Hazard, who has delighted fans with his first few performances with Chelsea.

“I keep my fingers crossed for them, for all my friends at Chelsea and for my Belgium teammates who play there now.

“I wish them the best of luck. But I want to win the Super Cup. I hope it will be a good match and may the better team win."

[CHOULO19 24,332]

Is there extra time or a shoot-out in case it's level after 90mins ?

Yup, it is a cup final after all.

No idea why, but I'm already starting to get nervous about this match. I really want us to win this and the world cup because we don't always get the chance to play those games.

[Milan 17,835]

It is interesting that Lollichon wanted Courtois to play, it was his own request. You can bet he will have night of his life.

[royg 96]

Which ever wing side is stronger we will play a defensive winger, left to ryan and right to rambo. Will be an exciting match!

[KonohasOrangeFlash 2,607]

I fear Falcao may play the game of his life against us. Which is scary considering how many great games he's had...Nullify him and we should beat them.

[RamiCFC9 258]

Chelsea vs Pathetico is like Real vs Spurs.Big boys always win, easy !

[Pacquiao 1,834]

Chelsea vs Pathetico is like Real vs Spurs.Big boys always win, easy !

thats probably what Inter thought as well! Its stupid to underestimate them!

[chelsea_man_1341 0]

my fear is falcao. all of the games he has played have been great. if we stop him we will win easily.

[Waterfall 893]

He may be underrated as a complete player, but he still is mainly a poacher. He's not someone who's going to beat another team by himself. We just have to avoid making stupid mistakes and trust Hazard and Mata will do their magic.

[Pacquiao 1,834]

my fear is falcao. all of the games he has played have been great. if we stop him we will win easily.

its not about stopping Falcao its about stopping the supply to Falcao! you only have to give Falcao half a chance and he will punish you. The only real way to make sure Falcao is kept quiet is for us to dominate the game and make sure he gets as little of the ball as possible and in areas where he cant hurt us.