Intro:

Atletico Madrid trained on Tuesday (September 30th) morning to prepare on the eve of their UEFA Champions League Group A meeting with Juventus.

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Beaten finalists in last season's competition, Atletico Madrid suffered a surprise 3-2 defeat away to Olympiacos in the first game of their new Champions League campaign.

Now the Colchoneros face a tough fixture at the Vicente Calderon against Serie A champions Juventus on Wednesday.

Diego Simeone's men will be looking to get their first three points in Group A on the board and will be confident given their formidable record at home.

In fact, Atletico Madrid have won 17 of their last 19 European games at home, a trend they will be looking to extend further.

The Rojiblanco's received a boost at the weekend as they put four past Sevilla in La Liga, a result that lifted them up into third in the table, two points adrift of Barcelona.

Juventus also produced a good performce on the weekend as they overcame Atalanta 3-0 for the sixth consecutive win in all competitions.

Gabi is fit to play having shaken off an ankly injury and Mario Mandzukic, who fractured his nose against Olympiacos, is expected to play wearing a protective face mask.

Atletico will be hoping he can break Juventus' fortress, the bianconeri have not conceded a goal in official matches since April 28th.