http://ubet2win.blogspot.com/2006/08/atletico-madrid.html , since writing that, Maniche, one of the stars of the World Cup, has joined the club.
It would surprise me if they did not get a Champions League place this season, tonight they meet one of their main rivals for a top 4 place, when Valencia travel to the Vicente Calderon.
These two sides spent a fortune in the summer, in excess of 100m euros between them. One of Atletico's signings, Mista, was deemed surplus to requirements by the visitors, in the summer, so he will not need much additional incentive to prove them wrong.
Valencia have a very talented squad and look likely to take the other coveted CL spot come the autumn. However, they will miss David Albelda and Ruben Baraja in midfield tonight and they are two of the first names on the team sheet, to my mind that swings the advantage very much to the home side.
Madrid have promised to attack, coach Aguirre said "At home we have to be aggressive and to take charge of the game. We have to go for it from the first minute'' .
In the opening day 1-0 win at Racing Santander, they played 45 minutes with 10 men, yet still managed to get forward and could have extended their lead, in a hard fought victory.
Atletico have not lost in the last 4 meetings between the two sides and I do not think they will today, they look an excellent bet with the level ball option, in what should be a treat for the purist, with so much talent on display. There should be plenty for 55,000 passionate fans to cheer.
4 points Atletico Madrid level ball asian handicap 1.72.
Back later.
Good Luck.
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