Chelsea defender Cesar Aspilicueta is glad that Diego Costa will not be able to help Aletico in the matches of the group stage of the Champions League against the "blue".

Madrid Atletico finally managed to complete the signing of striker Diego Costa from Chelsea.

Nevertheless, Costa will not be able to play for Atletico until January 2018 and will miss both matches of the group stage of the Champions League against Chelsea.

"I was lucky enough to play with Diego Costa for Chelsea and the Spanish team, where, I hope, we'll see each other again soon," said Aspilicueta.

"He was an important player for Chelsea, and I wish him all the best, but we need to move on".

"Obviously, it's only better for us that Diego will not be able to help Atletico in tomorrow's match. As I said, we played together for two years and he's a top-hitter. For us, his absence will be a small advantage ".

Match of the second round of the group stage of the Champions League between Atletico and Chelsea will be held on Wednesday, September 27. The beginning of the match at 21:45 Kiev time.