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Valencia's Dealbert & Baraja Wary Of Atletico Madrid In Europa League
Dealbert aiming for a clean sheet in the first leg...
20-Mar-2010 11:14:59 AM
By Paul Madden
Valencia players Angel Dealbert and Ruben Baraja have acknowledged the difficulty they face in reaching the Europa League semi-finals after being drawn against Atletico Madrid in the quarter-finals.
Central defender Dealbert reckons the mattress makers are an unpredictable entity similar to last round opponents Werder Bremen and pose a serious threat.
"Atletico Madrid I know well, they're very unpredictable like Werder Bremen, with quality players. Furthermore, the two games we've played this season have been very difficult." he told Super Deporte.
"It will be a wide open contest. They have some very important players up front who can hurt us. So for the quarter-finals and the home match it will be very important to keep a clean sheet."
Veteran midfielder Baraja, who had a four year stint at the Vicente Calderon has stated that los Colchoneros pack a punch and will provide a tough test for his side.
"Atleti pack a punch. The tie will be a vibrant and beautiful game, a great duel. Atletico is a tough opponent, difficult, very resilient and can score goals, but let's see if we can overcome them," noted the 34-year-old.
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Central defender Dealbert reckons the mattress makers are an unpredictable entity similar to last round opponents Werder Bremen and pose a serious threat.
"Atletico Madrid I know well, they're very unpredictable like Werder Bremen, with quality players. Furthermore, the two games we've played this season have been very difficult." he told Super Deporte.
"It will be a wide open contest. They have some very important players up front who can hurt us. So for the quarter-finals and the home match it will be very important to keep a clean sheet."
Veteran midfielder Baraja, who had a four year stint at the Vicente Calderon has stated that los Colchoneros pack a punch and will provide a tough test for his side.
"Atleti pack a punch. The tie will be a vibrant and beautiful game, a great duel. Atletico is a tough opponent, difficult, very resilient and can score goals, but let's see if we can overcome them," noted the 34-year-old.
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