Our football match prediction:
Atletico Madrid
Match Time & Date:
12/02/2017
19:45 GMT
Prediction: 1-0
Celta de Vigo
Atletico Madrid have been playing below expectations in the 2016/2017 La Liga campaign, but they gave fans some cheer at the weekend. Los Rojiblancos recorded a 2-0 win over Leganes at their Estadio Vicente Calderon in Saturday’s football match, with Fernando Torres scoring a brace for the capital club. “El Nino” is likely to keep his place in the starting XI and the opposition defenders should have him at bay. Atletico Madrid aim to cement their spot in top four, but Os Celeste should not be written off just yet. The Galician outfit are enjoying yet another successful season and they are certainly capable of spoiling Atletico’s party at Estadio Vicente Calderon. Nonetheless, seeing that los Rojiblancos emerged triumphant in previous three meetings between the two teams in all competitions, we predict that they will pick up all three points from Sunday’s game.
Highlighted Player (Filipe Luis):
Filipe Luis is not just a household name in Brazil; he needs no introduction in Spain and England where he played for various clubs. The left back is known for his tireless approach to the game and an unflinching attitude to protect his goal. Luis started his career with Brazilian club Figueirense and moved across clubs. It was only when he moved to Deportivo La Coruna in 2008 that he came into limelight. After a successful stint with Deportivo, he was snapped up by Atletico Madrid where he won several trophies including La Liga. He was a key member of Diego Simeone’s team that reached the finals of 2014 Champions League. Filipe Luis then joined Chelsea in 2014 but returned to Atletico only a year later. He made his national debut in 2009 and has so far earned 22 caps. Having already won the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup, the 30-year-old defender is an important player for Brazil.
Highlighted Team (Celta de Vigo):
Celta de Vigo is a Spanish football club from Vigo in the Galicia region. The club was founded in 1923 after a fusion between Real Club Fortuna de Vigo and Real Vigo Sporting. From 1997 until 2003 Celta de Vigo managed to become a strong team in the Primera Division. Highlight was season 2003/2004 where the club managed to reach the knock out stage of the Champions League but in the same season the team got downgraded to the Segunda Division.Celta de Vigo hosts it’s home games in the Estadio Balaidos stadium which holds a capacity of 31 8000 seats. The club colors of Celta de Vigo are baby blue and white. The club is known by the nickname Celtinas and their biggest rival is Deportivo la Coruna which is from the same region as Celta de Vigo. The biggest achievement of Celta de Vigo is winning the Intertoto cup in 2000 and reaching the final of the Copa del Rey in 1948, 1994 and 2001. Known players that wore the Celta de Vigo jersey are Jordi Cruyff, Diego Costa, Sasa Illic, Makelele, Nene and Sylvinho.
