5) Atlético Madrid
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Diego Simeone is a manager who likes to do things the hard way and absolutely relishes a challenge. Being drawn with Bayern Munich might have been very upsetting Atlético Madrid in the past, but the Spanish club has been through a major transformation under Diego Simeone.
In less than three years, The Argentinian took Atlético Madrid from 10th place in La Liga to winning the Europa League, Copa Del Rey, Super Cup and a La Liga title and will be looking to finally get their hands on the Champions League after two painful final defeats to their Madrid counterparts.
With an incredible backline and an improved attack, Atletico Madrid will be surely making up for their mistakes in the past. Atletico’s ability to grind out victories and their mad pace on the counter makes them a huge threat for any team in the tournament.
Put together the frontline of Antoine Griezmann, Fernando Torres, Yannick Carrasco, Koke and their new signing Kevin Gameiro, who recently helped Sevilla win their third straight Europa League title, and Atletico Madrid might finally get to lift the Champions League trophy.
Coming to the Champions League draw, Atletico Madrid will be relishing the opportunity to play Bayern Munich in the Champions League, and PSV Eindhoven who successfully defended the Dutch title two years in a row will also fancy their chances to qualify from the group stage. FC Rostov can only hope for a miracle.
Come 3 June 2017, the world will find out if any of these clubs dream of winning the Champions League Trophy will become a reality.
