Intro:

Diego Simeone's Atletico Madrid prepare to face Olympiacos in Champions League Group A on Wednesday (25th November).

Script:

A win against Olympiacos will see Atletico Madrid progess to the UEFA Champions League knock-out stage on Wednesday.

Last year's runners up were beaten in their last encounter with Olympiacos, so Diego Simeone will be looking to make amends at Vicente Calderon.

His side sit top of Group A with two matches remaining - Olympiacos are second.

The Greeks have a terrible record in Spain.

They've lost 11 and drawn two - never have they secured a win on Spanish soil.

But they enjoy the benefit of a Madrid-born coach in Michel, who master-minded their victory in September.

Atletico boast an impressive home record in the Champions League though.

In 21 games, they've only dropped points in 2, establishing themselves as a real force in the competition.

Defender Miranda will miss out through injury, while striker Mario Mandzukic is expected to make his return.

If Atletico get the job done and progress, they'll avoid a tense game against Juventus in the next round.