Monaco, Aug 31: European Champions Chelsea will take on Europa League holders Atletico Madrid in the UEFA Super Cup tie at the Stade Louis II in Monaco on Friday.

Chelsea vs Atletico Madrid Preview

Chelsea vs Atletico Madrid Match Facts:

• Chelsea have previously won the UEFA Super Cup after beating Real Madrid in 1998. Current manager Roberto Di Matteo featured in that match for the Blues.
  

• Atletico Madrid beat Inter Milan 2-0 in UEFA Super Cup in their only appearance in 2010.

• Chelsea beat Bayern Munich (4-3p) to win their first UEFA Champions League title in the history of the club. The Blues became the first London club to win the Champions League.

• Atletico Madrid won 3-0 against Athletic Bilbao to lift their second UEFA Europa title.

• Chelsea striker Fernando Torres was named Atletico Madrid captain at the age of 19.

• The two sides met once in 2009/10 UEFA Champions League group stage. Chelsea won 4-0 at Stamford Bridge while Atletico managed a 2-2 draw at the Estadio Vicente Calderon.

• Chelsea are unbeaten against Spanish opponents in 13 competitive games. The Blues have faced Spanish opponents 31 times, winning 14, losing, six and drawing 11.

• Atletico Madrid beat Premier League side Fulham 2-1 in extra-time to win the inaugural UEFA Europa League.

• Atletico have played 20 games against Premier League sides, winning seven, drawing eight and losing five.

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