Roma midfielder Diego Perotti calls not to write off Atletico, who did not start well in this UEFA Champions League.

"We know what Atletiko is capable of. They have demonstrated this over the past few years, and not only in the Champions League, but also in La Liga, when they did what seemed impossible - ahead of the fight for the title of Real Madrid and Barcelona. We do not write them off, "Perotti said..

"They will be very motivated, will fight for their lives in front of their own fans. We know that we have a good chance to reach the next round, but we do not take anything for granted. I played many matches against Atletico and I know how strong they are, especially when they play at home ".

"They need to win, so they will attack. They have a lot of top players in the attack, many fast players, and they are able to punish the opponent in counterattacks. They have a good coach who inspires the team, makes them believe that they are almost impossible to ".

The match of the group stage of the Champions League between Atletico and Roma will be held on Wednesday, November 22. The beginning of the meeting at 21:45 Kiev time.