Former midfielder of Liverpool Steven Gerrard was impressed by the game, Chelsea in a duel with the "mattress".

In the second round of the group stage of the Champions League, the team of Antonio Conte obtained an away victory over Atletico 2: 1.

According to Steven Gerrard, so confident in the matches with the "mattress" did not even look like the Spanish grandees - Real Madrid and Barcelona.

"To be honest, I saw Chelsea tearing Atletico's defense to pieces," Stephen told BT Sport.

"I've never seen someone like this succeed.

Even Real Madrid and Barcelona, ??which are the best teams in the world, did not do with Atletico what Chelsea did ".

"It was an impressive game," - concluded Gerrard.

After the victory over the "mattress" Chelsea alone led the group A, having in the asset 6 points and 8 goals scored for two bouts.

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