The Atletico Madrid defender acknowledged that their English rivals are favourites for the title but stated that Los Rojiblancos will not throw in the towel without a fight.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Chelsea-c38786 have a stronger claim in the UEFA European Super Cup, which will be played between Atletico Madrid and the reigning Champions Leagues winners this Friday at the Stade Louis II in Monaco.
Nevertheless, the Brazilian defender was confident in the abilities of Los Colchoneros who managed to lift the title two years back against http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Inter-c39567 Milan.
Luis pointed towards the great squad chemistry at the Vicente Calderon after losing out on only Diego and http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Álvaro-Domínguez-c5285 in the post season, claiming that they have the quality to cause Chelsea problems.
He added that the atmosphere in Atletico Madrid dressing room is cheerful after suffering an ignominious start last season, and they will fight on all fronts this season.
"Chelsea are favourites, they have everything to gain, but we have our weapons. We are a strong team, with a staff of nearly the same as last year, but without http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Diego-c11058 and Dominguez. Known team is strong and has used to winning. We have forgotten the bad and
today may fight for many things," he said while responding to questions at a press conference.
Continuing on the topic, Felipe Luis also acknowledged the fact that the English have an advantage in the preparations for the fixture with an additional two days of rest. The Blues played their domestic fixture against Newcastle on Saturday, while Atletico
Madrid played http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Marcelo-c23554 Bielsa’s Athletic Bilbao on Monday.
Nevertheless, the left-back assured that Atleti players will not use this reason as an excuse, before going on the say that they are prepared to suffer for 90 minutes on the pitch to take the title back to http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Vicente-c36001 Calderon.
"They had two days to prepare for the game, we are still recovering from the match against Athletic, but on the field there will be no excuses, and you have to give everything, suffer, and run for 90 minutes," he said.
The match has the ingredients to entertain crowds with http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Roberto-c31294 Di Matteo and Diego Pablo Simeone get ready for a tactical battle.
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