Sports director Roma Monchi is confident that their most difficult opponent in the group stage of the Champions League is Atletico, not Chelsea.

At the end of the draw for the group stage of the Champions League 2017/18 in the C, Atletico, Roma, Chelsea and Garcia.

"Atletico Madrid - the most difficult rival in the group", - quotes Monchi Movistar Plus.

"It's a team that perfectly knows this tournament, and I think it's harder to play with them than with Chelsea".

"They have long been working under the guidance of the same coach, and their composition is also rarely changing".

The match of the group stage of the Champions League between Roma and Atletico will be held on Tuesday, September 12.

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