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Madrid - Armed with a victory at home to Lazio, Atletico Madrid to stay one step to qualify for the Europa League round of 16. But Radamel Falcao warned his colleagues not to be arrogant and underestimate the opponent live score
Come to the Olimpico last week, Atletico are surprisingly impressive results scintillating passing score 3-1. As a result the second leg will be held at the Vicente Calderon on Friday (02/24/2012) pm dawn, Los Colchoneros only need a draw to qualify.
Moreover, the record at home to Atletico in the competition is so good with earned three victories in the group phase. Beat Celtic (2-0), Rennes (3-1) and Udinese (4-0).
Meanwhile, Lazio on three away matches in the group phase only able to achieve two draws and one defeat. Given that record may be superior seal Atletico tickets to perdelapanfinal Biancoceleste once beat a second time.
But Falcao, who scored two goals in the first leg, Atletico cautioned to not play half-heartedly in the game. Colombian striker was assessed Lazio could have a surprise for his team, the same as when Atletico did in Rome last week.
"We're only playing for 90 minutes and this fight was not over yet," said Falcao on the official UEFA website.
"Lazio are a dangerous team and we should not think they are not a threat. We must show the same appearance as the first leg and show our best performances in Madrid," said Falcao.