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Leicester can expect a tough scrap with Atletico Madrid in the Champions League as both teams are 'fighters', claims ex-Chelsea defender Filipe Luis

Former Chelsea defender Filipe Luis believes Leicester will face stiff opposition when they come up against Atletico Madrid, as both teams are fighters.

The Foxes will make the visit to Vicente Calderon after they were drawn against the Spanish side in the quarter-finals of the Champions League.

And Atletico defender Luis, who spent a season in England's top flight two years ago, believes the Premier League champions will come up against a side who are not too dissimilar to his own.

Filipe Luis believes Atletico Madrid will face tough opponents in Leicester as both are fighters
Filipe Luis believes Atletico Madrid will face tough opponents in Leicester as both are fighters
Leicester beat Sevilla 3-2 on aggregate to reach the last-eight of the Champions League
Leicester beat Sevilla 3-2 on aggregate to reach the last-eight of the Champions League

'There are similarities between Atletico and Leicester,' Luis told The Mirror.