Champions League: Frank Lampard expects tough test against Atletico Madrid

Blues manager, Frank Lampard has paid his utmost respect to Atletico Madrid whom Chelsea will be playing at the Champions League round of 16.

Chelsea have been having a wonderful start to the new season as they qualified for the knockout phase of European elite competition unbeaten.

However, the Blues will have to deal with Atletico Madrid if they are to move to the quarterfinal stage.

Atletico Madrid came second in their group and have been in a good form domestically, given the likes of Barcelona and Real Madrid a run for their money.

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Speaking ahead of the Premier League clash against Wolves, the Champions League draw was the first thing Frank Lampard addressed.

Lampard took it all in his stride, as always, but admitted that his team had got the “toughest draw we could have had”, after getting Atletico Madrid out of the big hat.

The former Chelsea midfielder who have played against Atletico Madrid during his career pointed to the quality of their players, manager, and their current form in La Liga as evidence of this.

Atletico Madrid under the guidance of Diego Simeone have become one of the most feared team in the European football record this season and they will surely be a huge test for the blues.