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Spurs set for huge knockout tie as they dream of another European run

Talking point: Tottenham star Conor Gallagher faces a quick reunion with Atletico Madrid in the Champions League

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Last season’s Europa League winners ended the Champions League league phase with 17 points from their eight matches and finished behind only Arsenal, Bayern Munich and Liverpool.

Since booking their spot in the last 16 with a 2-0 win against Eintracht Frankfurt in Germany last month, Spurs have sacked Thomas Frank and replaced him with Igor Tudor.

Spurs finished fourth in the Champions League league phase

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Sunday’s 4-1 defeat by Arsenal in the north London derby leaves Spurs facing a relegation battle but they have a big two-legged tie to look forward to in the Champions League.

Spurs have the advantage of being at home in the second leg, as they target a quarter-final spot.

The first leg of the last-16 fixtures will be held on March 10/11, with the second legs on March 17/18.

Who Tottenham will face in Champions League last 16

Spurs knew their two potential opponents ahead of Friday’s draw after the results of the play-off round.

They knew they would face either Atletico Madrid or Galatasaray, and it ended up being the former.

Atletico saw off Club Brugge with a 4-1 victory in the second leg after a 3-3 draw in the first leg in Belgium.

Drawing Diego Simeone’s Atletico sees Conor Gallagher come up against his former club.

Atletico are fourth in LaLiga, behind Barcelona, Real Madrid and Villarreal.