Tuesday, 22nd April, 2014
Chelsea defender David Luiz feels that Jose Mourinho’s tactical shrewdness could be the key difference between themselves and Atletico Madrid in the first leg of their semi-final clash in the Champions League today.
The former Real Madrid boss makes a return to Spain for the game at Vicente Calderon as his side will be hoping to be the first English team to beat the Red and Whites at home.
Diego Simeone’s team are currently leading La Liga’s table and look close to overhauling Barcelona and Real Madrid’s nine-year hold on the Spanish trophy, but Luiz is confident that his manager’s plan will help the 2012 European champions get close to a final once again.
“It will be a great match. What's the key? We have a plan but my boss didn't speak about it so neither will I”, the Brazilian international was quoted as saying by Chelsea’s site.
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“Jose Mourinho knows the team he has and he knows what he has to do to win.
“Our idea is to win every match, we've had a great season and now we are reaching the time when crucial details make a difference.
“We are all enthusiastic, playing in a semi-final is important for all”, the 27-year-old continued.
“I think we have a great team, we've managed to reach the semi-final, we all want to win and let's hope we can get to the final.”
Chelsea will play the return leg of the semi-final tie at Stamford Bridge on 30th April.
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