Atletico Madrid (Away) Pre-Match Thread

[FireFox]

4 minutes ago, Swan Lesta said:

So which of our players stand to get a ban for the next leg if they get a card?

Huth, Slimani, and Vardy.

[rn9013]

Just now, FireFox said:

Huth, Slimani, and Vardy.

And Ndidi

[Grey Fox]

1 minute ago, FireFox said:

Huth, Slimani, and Vardy.

They will try and get Vardy booked tonight.  100%

 

Just hope he doesn't fall for it.

[STUHILL]

2 minutes ago, Swan Lesta said:

Sure but which players?

N'didi and Vardy. Huth we could cope without if Morgan is fit again for the return. Ulloa can cover Slimani on the bench 

 

The idea of having King for N'didi is scary and no Vardy would be a bit of disaster and mean that we would lose that type of threat. 

[Grey Fox]

1 minute ago, STUHILL said:

N'didi and Vardy. Huth we could cope without if Morgan is fit again for the return. Ulloa can cover Slimani on the bench 

 

The idea of having King for N'didi is scary and no Vardy would be a bit of disaster and mean that we would lose that type of threat. 

Exactly.  Vardy and Ndidi must not get booked tonight.  Please 

[STUHILL]

1 minute ago, Grey Fox said:

Exactly.  Vardy and Ndidi must not get booked tonight.  Please 

I can see them both getting booked to be honest. Huth as well. It is just the way they play, especially in big games when we need them to be aggressive

 

Will need some luck on our side and a lenient referee 

[Webbo]

http://www.foxsports.com/soccer/leicester-city-team-stats?competition=7&season=20160&category=DISCIPLINE

 

A Madrid;

http://www.foxsports.com/soccer/atletico-madrid-team-stats?competition=7&season=20160&category=DISCIPLINE

[Poznan34]

Let's hope the game isn't overshadowed by the trouble and we get a result. Come on! 

[Grey Fox]

1 minute ago, Webbo said:

http://www.foxsports.com/soccer/leicester-city-team-stats?competition=7&season=20160&category=DISCIPLINE

That says Ndidi is only on 1 yellow.  Unless he got another in the Europa that is not listed?

[An Away Move]

I fancy Leicester to score a worldly tonight. I don't know who but I can sense someone twatting it in from distance. N'Didi or Fuchs. I also fancy Mahrez to do something outrageous. We're not going to be 'Little Leicester' tonight. We're going to make a statement.

How's that for optimism?!

[Nalis]

Says a lot when th pre match thread for one of the biggest matches in our history will probably end up with less pages than a thread re:Trouble in Madrid by 6.45pm.

 

Anyway, cant wait for this though I reckon 2-0 Atletico, they are one of the best teams in the world at shutting up shop when it matters. 

 

[z-layrex]

I think another 2-1 tactical victory is on the cards.

[ROB-THE-BLUE]

4 minutes ago, SydenhamFox said:

I also fancy Mahrez to do something outrageous. 

I'd be happy if he could just do the basics right and actually look bothered.

[An Away Move]

2 minutes ago, ROB-THE-BLUE said:

I'd be happy if he could just do the basics right and actually look bothered.

I don't get why people get on his back. He's probably the most skilful player we've ever had and he's always looked a bit lackadaisical. He'll be well up for it!

[yorkie1999]

Talk sport will you be watching Leicester? Big clubs fans no chance, small clubs course we will. Arrogance of football

[Happy Fox]

http://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/season=2017/matches/round=2000785/match=2019629/lineups/index.html

[STUHILL]

2 minutes ago, Happy Fox said:

http://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/season=2017/matches/round=2000785/match=2019629/lineups/index.html

Good to see Ulloa on the bench. I think putting dangerous balls into the box for Slimani or Ulloa might be our best chance of scoring tonight as I think Vardy will be extremely tightly marked all game

[evil jack]

1 hour ago, TK95 said:

On a light hearted note 

Well we've won the mascots, at least...

[Charl91]

Expected team then.

 

If only we had Morgan :'( 

[STUHILL]

1 minute ago, evil jack said:

Well we've won the mascots, at least...

Looks like they picked their costume up used at a charity shop! 

 

Filbert had better skills too. Those stepovers! 

[STUHILL]

Just now, Charl91 said:

Expected team then.

 

If only we had Morgan :'( 

If only Benny hadn't had that mare at the weekend, I wouldn't be as concerned without Morgan.

 

Hopefully he makes up for it tonight

[STUHILL]

They are playing the same team that played on Saturday. I know a day extra rest but was still a huge game for them against Real.

 

They have a few players into their 30s, hopefully a few tired legs.....  I'm clutching at straws I know 

[Foxxed]

 

Strangely this brought home what we've achieved. From obscurity, we've pulled off thw greatest escape ever known in the premier league, defied outrageous odds, won the premier league, developed two balloon d'or nominees from nowhere, and now Filbert is messing around with Athletico's mascot in the quarter finals of the Champions League.