Chelsea face Atletico Madrid at the brand new Wanda Metropolitano stadium in just under an hour, and the team news are in!
It was once again a big question whether Eden Hazard would be starting for Chelsea, but following Antonio Conte’s promising comments in the pre-game presser, the Belgian magician has deservedly made it to the first XI.
The line-up looks a bit different also because of the change in the formation. Conte has decided to bolster his midfield by switching from the all-time favourite 3-4-3 system to a slightly more defensive 3-5-2. Cesc Fabregas thus starts in front of Tiemoue Bakayoko and N’Golo Kante in midfield.
Another big observation of the line-up is the return of David Luiz, who injured his wrist against Arsenal, and was a minor doubt for tonight’s game.
Here are the full team line-ups for Atletico Madrid vs Chelsea (kick off at 19:45 pm BST):
CHELSEA
Tonight's Chelsea team… #ATLCHE pic.twitter.com/x81l5xtZas
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) September 27, 2017
ATLETICO MADRID
🏧 ¡Éste es nuestro ONCE para el estreno de @LigadeCampeones en el Wanda @Metropolitano!
🔴⚪️🔴¡Vamos, Atleti!#AtletiChelsea #AúpaAtleti #UCL pic.twitter.com/LNAry5uPkc— Atlético de Madrid (@Atleti) September 27, 2017
