Tottenham fall short against Atletico despite a spirited fightback | OneFootball

Tottenham Hotspur defeated Atletico Madrid 3-2 in the second leg of their Champions League round-of-16 tie on Wednesday, but lost 7-5 on aggregate.

Los Rojiblancos thought they had extended their lead in the sixth minute when Ademola Lookman turned in Giuliano Simeone’s low cross, but he was denied by the offside flag.

Juan Musso made two fine saves at the other end to deny Mathys Tel the opener.

Randal Kolo Muani opened the scoring after he met Tel’s cross with a bullet header on the half-hour mark.

Lookman almost responded immediately for Atletico, but he scuffed his low effort at Guglielmo Vicario.

Spurs initiated a fluent move moments later, which was finished off by Tel, but Musso denied him.

Tel skipped past his marker to unleash a 25-yard strike, but Musso parried away his effort. The crossbar and Vicario then denied Atletico an equaliser.

Julian Alvarez restored parity for the visitors after the break, finishing into the top corner.

The Lilywhites retook the lead via Xavi Simons in the 52nd minute.

Musso made a brilliant save on the hour mark, parrying Pedro Porro’s effort over the bar. Pape Matar Sarr headed wide from close range.

Vicario denied Alvarez from point-blank range to keep Spurs in the tie.

David Hancko drew Atletico level again, rising above his marker to head in from a set-piece.

Spurs were awarded a penalty following a foul on Simons late in the game. The Dutchman stepped up and converted the spot-kick.

Atletico Madrid will now face Barcelona in the quarter-final of the Champions League.