‘Atletico could have a hard time’ – Diego Forlan gives prediction for former clubs Man Utd and Atletico Madrid’s meeting
DIEGO FORLAN believes Atletico Madrid 'could have a hard time' against Manchester United in the Champions League.
The former Uruguayan frontman, who scored 257 career goals, had successful spells at both clubs.
Forlan won the Premier League and an FA Cup during his two-year stay at Old Trafford.
He also won the Europa League and Super Cup with Atletico in 2010.
And despite Forlan playing his best football in Spain, where he spent seven years of his career, he's tipping Atletico to have a 'hard time' against the Red Devils on Wednesday.
He told Marca: "Manchester have players who have a lot of change of pace, a lot of speed and who like one on one.
“Atletico Madrid are not at their best at the moment, so they are going to be wary of those counter-attacks.
“If it comes to a game where Manchester find that space and those long runs, Atletico could have a hard time.
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“Atletico will have to keep their lines together to have a good chance of winning the game. It’s a nice game of chess for both coaches.”
Atletico will be hoping Cristiano Ronaldo doesn't show up in Madrid and lead United to victory.
The all-time top scorer in the competition is Atletico's boogeyman, scoring 25 goals in 35 appearances against them.
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