BIG MATCH ANALYSIS

AS LEICESTER prepare for one of the biggest nights in their history, Sportsmail’s expert outlines three ways Craig Shakespeare’s side can pull off an almighty shock against Atletico Madrid...

STRIKE EARLY

It IS vital that Leicester score the first goal tonight. this is an Atletico team that gets results at the Nou Camp, so they are not going to worry about a trip to Leicester. What Leicester must do is get Jamie Vardy an early goal to disorientate Atletico. Vardy was isolated in the first leg, touching the ball just 11 times. Leicester need to get bodies around Vardy and give him the support he needs to thrive.

HOME HELP

LEICESTER must use the rocking atmosphere at the King Power Stadium to their advantage. While it is crucial they do not concede, Leicester have to play without fear as they did against Sevilla in the last round. They cannot afford for this to be an end-to-end match. Leicester need to keep it tight at the back and rely on some magic from Vardy or Riyad Mahrez to hurt Atletico.

SECRET WEAPON

With Leicester scoring twice from long throw-ins by Christian Fuchs (below) this season — including at Crystal Palace on Saturday — it will be interesting to see how Atletico cope with them tonight, especially if Wes Morgan is available to attack them.