Atletico Madrid set to end Leicester's fairytale run in the Champions League

Diego Simeone's men have made it to the semi-finals of the Champions League twice in the last three seasons and they will be hoping to go the distance this year. They have had a poor domestic season this year and the Champions League is their only hope of ending the season on a high.

As for Leicester City, this is their first ever appearance at this stage of the competition and they will be eyeing an upset. The English outfit have improved a lot since the appointment of Craig Shakespeare and Atletico will have to stay focused against them.

Both teams will be heading into this game with very different strengths and it should be a cracking contest in theory. Leicester have excelled going forward and Atletico Madrid are arguably the best defensive side in Europe right now.

This is the first meeting between the two sides in almost two decades and the Spanish giants will be firm favourites to come out on top. Atletico have an unbeaten record at home to English sides.

Leicester have nothing to lose here and their fearless approach could be their only advantage against a well drilled Atletico Madrid side. The Foxes have been the best English team in Europe this season and are certainly capable of causing a few problems to the home side.

Atletico Madrid vs Leicester City: Betting Tips

Atletico Madrid have been outstanding at the back under the management of Diego Simeone. The Spanish giants have kept clean sheets in 17 of their last 21 home matches in the Champions League. Despite having fantastic attackers in Vardy and Mahrez, breaking Atletico down will be a massive challenge for the away team.

Atletico Madrid to keep a clean sheet at

Under 2.5 goals at

Atletico Madrid have never lost against English opposition at the Vicente Calderon. They are unbeaten in five matches on home soil. Furthermore, they will be heading into this game on the back of a six match unbeaten run in all competitions. The home side are likely to grind out a positive result here.

Also, Leicester City have lost in their last three visits to Spain.

Atletico Madrid to win at

Leicester City have picked up some form since the departure of Claudio Ranieri. They have picked up six straight wins before the loss against Everton on Saturday. Also, they have scored at least 2 goals in those 7 matches.

Leicester City to win or draw at

The likes of Griezmann and Vardy have been in impressive form recently and are well capable of getting on the score sheet irrespective of the result.

Both teams to score at