Fernando Torres to make second debut for Atletico against Real Madrid!
Fernando Torres will play his first game for Atletico Madrid against their city rivals Real Madrid on Wednesday in the first leg of the Copa del Rey round-of-16. The ex-Liverpool and Chelsea striker, 30, has rejoined the Spanish champions from AC Milan on loan seven-and-a-half-years after leaving for Anfield.
Copa del Rey holders Real saw their club-record 22-match winning run ended with a shock defeat at Valencia on Sunday but boss Carlo Ancelotti believes the La Liga leaders will respond in the right way.
"We're focused on the match at the Calderon," he told Real Madrid's website. "We maintain the same fighting spirit and desire to continue to do well.
"Without playing, Torres has already brought a lot of enthusiasm to the supporters. He has experience, quality and he's going to be motivated and raring to do well."
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