Frank Lampard reckons Chelsea could not have had it harder than with Atletico Madrid in the Champions League knockout stages.

The Blues are billed to face Diego Simeone’s side after coming top in their group stage of the competition.

He said: “I think most people will say it’s the toughest draw that we could have had when you go on current form in La Liga, European experience, quality of team and play.

“But all draws are difficult in the Champions League. We have to have belief in ourselves when that game comes round. We’re going to have to beat these sort of teams if you’re going to win the Champions League, so it is what it is.

“Any draw would be tough but if you look, they’re top of La Liga. I watched them knock Liverpool out last year, who are obviously a great team and have that experience and quality in the squad.

“I think most people who certainly have said they are one of the toughest teams we could have drawn on paper. But we’ll have to turn up and do our job and be confident we can beat them.”