Tottenham Hotspur vs Atlético Madrid – Match preview and team news | OneFootball

Tottenham Hotspur return to North London on Wednesday night, facing a monumental task as they look to keep their Champions League campaign alive against a formidable Atlético Madrid side.

The Lilywhites arrive following a demoralising 5–2 first-leg defeat in Madrid last week. A series of defensive calamities proved incredibly costly. They conceded three times in the opening 15 minutes. Despite mounting pressure, manager Igor Tudor witnessed significant character on Sunday. Spurs secured a hard-fought 1–1 draw against Liverpool at Anfield.

While the three-goal deficit remains daunting, history offers a glimmer of hope. Tottenham once famously defeated Atlético 5–1 in a European final. Furthermore, they have won all four Champions League home games this season. They boast a combined 10–0 aggregate score across those matches.

Meanwhile, Atlético Madrid travel to London in a commanding position. They turned the first leg into a display of ruthless efficiency. Diego Simeone’s side enters this match riding a three-game winning streak. Most recently, they secured a businesslike 1–0 La Liga victory over Getafe.

However, the Colchoneros have struggled on recent trips to England. They have lost five of their last six visits. Nevertheless, their overall two-legged record against Premier League opposition remains strong. They have progressed in 10 of their last 14 such encounters.

Their initial 15-minute blitz set a new Champions League record. It marked the earliest three-goal lead in a knockout match. Consequently, Atlético will utilise their veteran experience tonight. They aim to navigate a potentially raucous atmosphere in North London.

Tottenham Hotspur vs Atlético Madrid – Match preview and team news

Team News

Tottenham Hotspur

Igor Tudor continues to navigate a severe injury and suspension crisis. Notably, Richarlison is suspended after picking up his third yellow card of the competition, while Joao Palhinha is ruled out with a concussion.

Dominic Solanke and Conor Gallagher are both rated as major doubts, though Micky van de Ven and Cristian Romero are expected to return to the heart of the defence. Notably, 20-year-old Archie Gray is poised to set a new club record for Champions League starts by a player under 21 if he features tonight.

Atlético Madrid

Diego Simeone will be without his first-choice goalkeeper Jan Oblak, who is sidelined with a muscle strain, meaning Juan Musso will continue between the sticks. Midfielders Pablo Barrios and Rodri Mendoza also remain unavailable.

Notably, Julián Alvarez arrives in sensational form, having been involved in 10 Champions League goals this season—a new single-campaign record for an Atlético player. Antoine Griezmann also remains a pivotal threat, having become the second-oldest player to score and assist in a UCL knockout game during the first leg.

Form

Tottenham Hotspur

Tottenham’s form has been deeply concerning, recently snapping a historic six-game losing streak across all competitions with a spirited 1-1 draw at Liverpool on Sunday. Their defensive struggles have been the primary catalyst for their slump, though their home form in Europe remains a sanctuary; the side has yet to concede a single goal at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in this season’s Champions League.

Atlético Madrid

Atlético Madrid arrive in London in excellent spirits, having won their last three matches across all competitions, including a professional 1-0 league win over Getafe. While they have historically been masters of the clean sheet, their defensive ratio has slipped recently, keeping just five shutouts in their last 37 European outings. Significantly, they have scored 29 goals in this edition of the Champions League, the highest tally in the club’s history.

Predicted Lineups

Tottenham Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Vicario; Porro, Romero, Van de Ven, Spence; Gray, Sarr; Tel, Simons, Kolo Muani; Solanke

Atlético Madrid Predicted XI (4-4-2): Musso; Pubill, Le Normand, Hancko, Ruggeri; Simeone, Llorente, Cardoso, Lookman; Griezmann, Alvarez

How to Watch Tottenham Hotspur vs Atlético Madrid?

The match will be televised live in the UK on TNT Sports 3. Coverage begins at 19:00 GMT ahead of the 20:00 kick-off.

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