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      Lazio vs Bayern Munich FREE: Live stream, TV channel, kick-off time, team news for Champions League

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      LAZIO host Bayern Munich in a mouthwatering Champions League Last 16 first-leg clash.
      The Italians currently sit fifth in Serie A, while holders Bayern sit top of the Bundesliga.

      Robert Lewandowski’s Bayern take on Lazio
      When is Lazio vs Bayern Munich?
      Lazio vs Bayern Munich takes place on Tuesday, February 23.
      It will kick off at 8pm UK time.
      The Stadio Olimpico in Rome – with no fans in attendance – plays host.

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      What live stream and TV channel is Lazio vs Bayern Munich on?
      BT Sport 3 will broadcast Lazio vs Bayern Munich in the UK.
      BT Sport 3 begin their coverage at 7.30pm.
      How can I watch Lazio vs Bayern Munich for FREE?
      EE customers can get BT Sport INCLUDED to their plan at no extra cost if they are on a plan with Smart Benefits – simply log in to EE and choose BT Sport app.
      And then get it on the big screen by texting SPORT to 150 to get a FREE three-month trial of Large Screen so you can cast all the action on your TV.
      At the end of the three months you will automatically roll onto the £5 per month BT Sport Large Screen subscription unless cancelled.
      What is the team news?
      Thomas Muller will miss out for Bayern Munich due to Covid-19.

      The earliest that Muller will be able to return is March 6, after his quarantine following a positive test.
      For Lazio, Luiz Felipe is out with an ankle injury. The centre-back is closing in on his return after surgery, but is expected to be back from mid-March at the earliest. More

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      Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel reveals he tried to sign Luis Suarez for PSG as he tries to stop Atletico goal machine

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      LUIS SUAREZ is probably the only person happy to see tonight’s Champions League clash with Chelsea moved to Romania.
      The home of Count Dracula is perfect for the bloodthirsty striker with an insatiable hunger for goals.

      Luis Suarez has 16 goals this season for Atletico MadridCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel is so bewitched by Atletico Madrid’s controversial star ahead of tonight’s last-16 first leg that he would love his own strikers to be more like him.
      Tuchel tried to sign the Uruguayan for Paris Saint-Germain last year, when the forward became surplus to requirements at Barcelona.
      Suarez is as well-known for biting opponents as he is for scoring goals.
      When playing for Liverpool in 2013 he sunk his teeth into Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic, who is now at West Brom.

      But all that matters to Tuchel is the ruthless streak that makes Suarez feared by rivals for his feet as much as his bite.
      The new Chelsea boss is desperate for his own strikers to add some clinical edge.
      Tuchel complained about the indecision of his forwards in Saturday’s 1-1 draw at Southampton, moaning he did not like “the last 20 metres” — meaning his forwards.
      Suarez is now 34 but, with 16 goals this season for Atletico Madrid, boasts four more than Chelsea’s leading scorer Tammy Abraham and six more than new £48million hotshot Timo Werner.

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      Tuchel is spellbound and hopes his players can learn a bit from the flawed genius this evening in Bucharest.
      The Blues boss said: “He is a natural striker, a born striker, and has the certain mentality that only strikers have.
      “This mentality is to show his will, intensity and anger to score, score and score. He is never satisfied.
      “So what a mentality, what a player. I’m not involved in his history with Chelsea and to me it’s never good to look too far in the past.
      “We only look forward. We play him with Atletico and we know of his qualities. We’re aware of them and will try to stop him from scoring.
      “It was a possibility to sign him in Paris.
      “We heard the rumours he was about to leave Barcelona — and who can not be interested in signing one of the best strikers in world football, past and present?

      Thomas Tuchal revealed he tried to sign Luis Suarez for PSGCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      “We tried our luck, we did not make it. He decided to stay in Spain, move to Atletico and has proven his quality.
      “He maybe would’ve been a fit to our squad in Paris. Now things are different.
      “He is under contract now at Atletico Madrid and it’s not worth thinking about it. I haven’t and the possibility is high we won’t think about it.”
      Chelsea’s most experienced defender, 36-year-old Thiago Silva, is staying back in the UK despite recovering from injury, though he would be ideal to keep a close eye on Suarez.
      Chelsea skipper Cesar Azpilicueta has the experience to shackle Atletico Madrid’s most dangerous star.
      He said: “The best way to defend him is to keep him as far as possible from the goal and that is a collective job.
      “As defender, personally I faced him when he was at Liverpool and at Barcelona in the Champions League.

      Cesar Azpilicueta before Chelsea’s tie with Atletico MadridCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      “He is a great striker and we know his numbers, wherever he has played he scores a lot of goals.
      “We will try to control the game and get the attacking players as far as possible from our goal.”
      Atletico boss Diego ­Simeone is full of praise for the hitman who has helped his outfit to the top of LaLiga.
      He said: “It is very important the presence of Luis Suarez in every competition, not just in the Champions League because he gives energy, he gives trust.
      “All opponents are really paying a lot of attention to him because this is a man who is scoring. Of course, he is important every day.”
      This game was moved from Atletico’s formidable Wanda Metropolitano Stadium because of Covid restrictions.
      Azpilicueta added: “It would have been nice to play in Madrid with the fans but that’s the situation we have to deal with. It has been nearly a year of playing without fans.
      “We just have to adapt really. I don’t really know whether it’s better or worse but that’s the situation and you have to adapt.”
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      Atletico Madrid vs Chelsea FREE: Live stream, TV channel, kick-off time and team news for Champions League match

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      CHELSEA are taking on Atletico Madrid in a huge Champions League round of 16 game.
      The Blues won a Champions League group containing Sevilla, Krasnodar and Rennes under Frank Lampard, but it’s Thomas Tuchel who takes charge for this tie.

      Thomas Tuchel will be looking for victory against Atletico Madrid in BucharestCredit: EPA

      Atleti meanwhile finished runners-up to Bayern Munich in their group, comfortably qualifying ahead of Salzburg and Lokomotiv Moscow.
      What time does Atletico Madrid vs Chelsea kick off?

      What TV channel is Atletico Madrid vs Chelsea on and can I live stream it?
      Atletico Madrid vs Chelsea is live on BT Sport 2.
      Coverage commences at 7pm – one hour before kick-off.
      To stream the game live, head to the BT Sport website or app.

      Can I watch Atletico Madrid vs Chelsea for free?
      EE customers can get BT Sport INCLUDED to their plan at no extra cost if they are on a plan with Smart Benefits – simply log in to EE and choose BT Sport app.
      And then get it on the big screen by texting SPORT to 150 to get a FREE three-month trial of Large Screen so you can cast all the action on your TV.
      At the end of the three months you will automatically roll onto the £5 per month BT Sport Large Screen subscription unless cancelled.
      Team news
      Former Chelsea transfer target Jose Gimenez will miss Atletico’s game against the Blues after limping off against Levante at the weekend due to a reoccurrence of a muscle injury.
      Stefan Savic is likely to be drafted in as a replacement.

      Yannick Carrasco, Sime Vrsaljko, Hector Herrera and Kieran Trippier are all out injured, forcing Diego Simeone to bring some youngsters into the squad.
      Thiago Silva is expected to return to Chelsea’s starting XI after missing their game against Southampton with a muscular injury.
      Kai Havertz and Christian Pulisic are both doubts while Tammy Abraham is fit again after starting at Southampton.

      How Chelsea could line up on Tuesday night
      Latest odds
      Atletico Madrid 33/20

      Draw 2/1
      Chelsea 15/8
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      Why is Atletico Madrid vs Chelsea in Bucharest, and do away goals count in neutral venues?

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      CHELSEA take on Atletico Madrid in a plum Champions League Last 16 first-leg tie this week.
      Though the match will NOT be taking place in Madrid, and will instead be played in Bucharest.

      The Arena Nationala will host Atletico vs Chelsea
      Why is Atletico Madrid vs Chelsea in Bucharest?

      Atletico Madrid vs Chelsea will be played at the Arena Nationala in Bucharest, Romania and not Madrid.
      This is because of Spanish government restrictions on travellers entering the country from England, due to the new COVID-19 variant.
      The second leg is still set for Stamford Bridge on March 17.
      Do away goals count at the neutral venue?
      Despite ties taking place at neutral venues, UEFA have confirmed that away goals will still count as double if the tie is level.

      What time does Atletico Madrid vs Chelsea kick off?
      What TV channel is Atletico Madrid vs Chelsea on and can I live stream it?
      Atletico Madrid vs Chelsea is live on BT Sport 2.
      Coverage commences at 7pm – one hour before kick-off.
      To stream the game live, head to the BT Sport website or app.
      Can I watch Atletico Madrid vs Chelsea for free?
      EE customers can get BT Sport INCLUDED to their plan at no extra cost if they are on a plan with Smart Benefits – simply log in to EE and choose BT Sport app.
      And then get it on the big screen by texting SPORT to 150 to get a FREE three-month trial of Large Screen so you can cast all the action on your TV.
      At the end of the three months you will automatically roll onto the £5 per month BT Sport Large Screen subscription unless cancelled.
      Team news
      Former Chelsea transfer target Jose Gimenez will miss Atletico’s game against the Blues after limping off against Levante at the weekend due to a reoccurrence of a muscle injury.
      Stefan Savic is likely to be drafted in as a replacement.
      Yannick Carrasco, Sime Vrsaljko, Hector Herrera and Kieran Trippier are all out injured, forcing Diego Simeone to bring some youngsters into the squad.
      Thiago Silva is expected to return to Chelsea’s starting XI after missing their game against Southampton with a muscular injury.

      Kai Havertz and Christian Pulisic are both doubts while Tammy Abraham is fit again after starting at Southampton.

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      How Chelsea could line-up at Atletico Madrid with Callum Hudson-Odoi facing axe by Tuchel after Southampton horror show

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      THOMAS TUCHEL will have some big calls to make as his side travel to Spain to face Atletico Madrid on Tuesday night.
      The Blues boss is undefeated in his short tenure to date, but will surely face his sternest test yet against Diego Simeone’s LaLiga leaders.

      How Chelsea could line up on Tuesday night

      Thomas Tuchel makes a point to Callum Hudson-OdoiCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      Callum Hudson-Odoi has so far featured in every game of Tuchel’s reign.
      But the 20-year-old could be out of the starting XI again after being embarrassed by his manager at the weekend.
      Tuchel, 47, opted to humiliate the youngster, by hauling him off just 30 minutes after coming on against Southampton.
      After the game, the German told BT Sport: “We brought on Hudson but I was not happy with the attitude, energy and counter-pressing so we took him off because I demand a lot.”

      Reece James could again be preferred to Hudson-Odoi in the right wing-back slot – although Tuchel may opt to give the latter a quick chance to redeem himself.
      Edouard Mendy returned in place of Kepa Arrizabalaga in the 1-1 draw against the Saints and is likely to keep his place for this match.
      Captain Cesar Azpilicueta will lead the side out, although Chelsea are sweating on the fitness of fellow veteran Thiago Silva.
      The Brazilian, 36, has been nursing a muscle injury since the 1-0 win over Tottenham.

      Tuchel could opt to deploy two up front

      Silva, 36, was last seen hobbling off at TottenhamCredit: PA:Press Association
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      He returned to training last week, but wasn’t ready to face Southampton.
      Should this match come too soon for him, Kurt Zouma can marshal the defence in his place, with Antonio Rudiger looking an early Tuchel favourite on the left side of the back three.
      The aforementioned James and Hudson-Odoi will vie for the right wing-back slot, while Ben Chilwell may feel it’s about time that he regained his place on the left from Marcos Alonso.
      Mateo Kovacic has impressed in the midfield and will start, with N’Golo Kante having pipped Jorginho as his partner at St Mary’s.

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      Mason Mount

      Mason Mount worried fans when he was seen icing his knee.
      But he assured fans on the club’s website: “It’s just a little knock. A bit of bruising but I’ll be fine. Nothing can stop me.”
      Tuchel is giving Timo Werner every chance to regain some form and will likely give his compatriot another run out, although Kai Havertz and Christian Pulisic are 50-50 to return from respective knocks.
      Tammy Abraham or Olivier Giroud could join Werner up front, with Hakim Ziyech not yet having won over his new boss.
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      Atletico Madrid forced to call up kids for Chelsea clash with FIVE key players out including Carrasco and Trippier

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      ATLETICO MADRID are set to be without FIVE first-team players against Chelsea on Tuesday night.
      The LaLiga leaders will be depleted heading into the Champions League round of 16 first leg.

      Diego Simeone is set to be without five key playersCredit: Reuters

      Yannick Carrasco will miss outCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      And boss Diego Simeone has had to call upon four youth-teamers in order to fill out the 21-man squad.
      Yannick Carrasco, who scored in the 2016 final, will miss out due to a foot injury, having also been unavailable for Saturday’s surprise 2-0 defeat at home to Levante.
      A club statement read: “Yannick Carrasco has suffered a post-traumatic injury of the left leg musculature, an MRI scan and a medical ultrasound performed at the Clinica Universidad de Navarra confirmed the injury.
      “The Belgian is pending response to treatment.”

      Defender Jose Gimenez will also miss the match, having pulled up with a muscle injury 54 minutes into the weekend clash with Levante.
      Right-back Sime Vrsaljko has sat out of much of the campaign with a knee injury and will also be absent.
      Mexican midfielder Hector Herrera is unavailable due to Covid-19.
      While former Tottenham right-back Kieran Trippier is still serving his betting ban.

      Jose Gimenez lasted just 54 minutes of the weekend defeat to LevanteCredit: AP:Associated Press

      Kieran Trippier is still missing due to a betting banCredit: Getty Images – Getty
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      The likes of Luis Suarez, Jan Oblak and Joao Felix are all in the mix to start.
      And Chelsea could face a familiar face in Arsenal loanee Lucas Torreira.
      Youngsters Miguel San Roman, Alvaro Garcia, Sergio Camello and Ricard Sanchez will all be in contention to play.
      The Blues, meanwhile, are sweating on the fitness of Thiago Silva, Kai Havertz and Christian Pulisic, with all three facing late calls.

      Sime Vrsaljko has struggled for action this seasonCredit: AFP or licensors

      Mexican midfielder Hector Herrera misses out due to Covid-19Credit: Getty Images – Getty
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      Man Utd and other Prem stars in Europe to be forced to self-isolate after matches abroad – except for games and training

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      PREMIER LEAGUE players and staff will have to self-isolate for ten days after returning from a game abroad, according to reports.
      Manchester United and their Prem counterparts will only be allowed out to train and compete under new Government rules sent to top flight clubs on Sunday.

      Man Utd are just one of the Premier League teams likely to be affected by new self-isolation rules when returning from abroadCredit: Reuters

      United, Tottenham, Arsenal, Leicester, Manchester City, Liverpool and Chelsea will all be affected by the new rules revealed by the Athletic as they are still in the Europa League or Champions League.
      And so will players leaving the UK on international duty.
      Club staff were not subject to any restrictions after playing on the continent until now.
      But the new guidelines will see them stuck indoors for ten days apart from training and matches.

      The ten-day isolation period will be halved if a negative Covid result can be provided after five days.
      New signings and managers will also be subject to the new rules if arriving from the continent.
      If they were in place last month, Thomas Tuchel would have had to lock himself away when arriving at Chelsea from France.
      As it was, the German started work straight away.

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      Players will have to isolate for ten-days and will only be allowed out for training and gamesCredit: Reuters

      Breaches of Covid rules can lead to fines of up to £10,000.
      Man Utd, Spurs, Arsenal and Leicester all have home games in the second-legs of their last-32 ties in the Europa League but are all in good shape so will likely be affected by the new rules in the next round.
      Chelsea travel to Atletico in the Champions League on Tuesday while City go to Borussia Monchengladbach Wednesday.
      And Liverpool host RB Leipzig on March 10 having beaten them 2-0 away on Tuesday.
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      Atletico Madrid suffer shock defeat to Levante ahead of crunch Champions League clash with Chelsea on Tuesday

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      ATLETICO MADRID will face Chelsea on a sticky run of form following a 2-0 defeat to Levante on Saturday.
      Without Kieran Trippier and Stefan Savic, Diego Simeone’s side shot themselves in the foot after half an hour at the Wanda Metropolitano.

      Luis Suarez was unable to secure a win for LaLiga leaders Atletico MadridCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      Levante left the Spanish capital with all three points on SaturdayCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      Geoffrey Kondogbia lost the ball on the 18-yard line to allow Jose Luis Morales a shot on goal.
      The veteran beat Jan Oblak with a powerful effort that arrowed in off the post, marking his 12th goal of the season.
      Luis Suarez, going into the game with seven goals in his last five, hit the post from a free-kick as Atleti chased a leveller.
      Simeone threw on Lyon loanee Moussa Dembele for his debut as well as Thomas Lemar, both having recovered from coronavirus.

      But Levante held firm and nabbed a second goal late on through Jorge de Frutos.
      With goalkeeper Oblak up for a 94th-minute corner, De Frutos intercepted a pass by his box and raced forward to the halfway line, before hitting the empty net with a long-range effort.
      The defeat left Atletico’s lead atop LaLiga at just six points, having used up their games in hand and with just one win in their last four.
      Los Colchoneros faced Levante twice in a week due to postponed fixtures earlier in the year, drawing 1-1 with the Valencians last Wednesday.

      This time El Comandante does give Levante the lead! 😱A deflection gave it a helping hand, but the visitors are 1-0 up against Atleti 👀 pic.twitter.com/197mIsJ78Z
      — Premier Sports 📺 (@PremierSportsTV) February 20, 2021

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      Next up are Chelsea on Tuesday night in the first leg of their last-16 Champions League tie.
      The Blues head into the Madrid match-up on good form and remain unbeaten under Thomas Tuchel, although they could only manage a 1-1 draw with Southampton.
      Coach Simeone stated his optimism that Atletico would get out of their rut and re-energise their title tilt.
      He told reporters: “These seasons are always the same, there are moments with difficulties.
      “It is the same for everyone. Those who are strong in bad moments are the ones who reach the goal.”
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      👀 Jan Oblak goes up for the Atletico Madrid corner in search of a stoppage time equaliser……and it leads to a second for Levante as Jorge de Frutos slots home from close to the halfway line 😱 pic.twitter.com/teRMaT9gkj
      — Premier Sports 📺 (@PremierSportsTV) February 20, 2021

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