Leicester boss Craig Shakespeare: Atletico Madrid a difficult challenge

Published on: 18 March 2017

Leicester City boss Craig Shakespeare says Champions League opponents Atletico Madrid will prove a difficult challenge.

The Foxes have been paired with the Spanish side, who have reached two of the last three Champions League finals, in the last eight.

"Facing a team who have reached the final in two of the last three seasons is a massive challenge but it's just the kind of tie you expect in the quarter-finals of the Champions League," he said.

"Atletico Madrid are a very good team with some fantastic individuals with experience in the competition, but we'll be ready to give everything to progress.

"It will be a brilliant occasion for our supporters and for everyone at the club but, before the players can begin to think about these games, we have Premier League matches to come that are of huge significance to our season. They will be our sole focus."

Source: tribalfootball.com

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