Atletico Madrid will face Tottenham Hotspur in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League round of 16 on Tuesday.
The home team is expected to perform well across both matches, though Spurs have had surprising success in Europe this season despite challenges in the Premier League.
This matchup marks only the second competitive meeting between these teams, with the last one occurring 63 years ago.
Atletico Madrid vs Tottenham – Match Details
- Date: Tuesday, 10th March
- Kick-off: 8pm BST
- Venue: Riyadh Air Metropolitano, Madrid
- Referee: Serdar Gözübüyük
- VAR: Pol van Boekel
- Last meeting: Tottenham 5-1 Atletico Madrid, UEFA European Cup Winners Cup Final, 15th May 1963
Atletico Madrid Updates
The home side is nearly at full strength, with the exception of Rodrigo Mendoza, who is doubtful for this match. Pablo Barrios has returned to training and may start from the bench.
New addition Ademola Lookman has improved Atletico’s attacking options, contributing several goals and assists since joining from Atalanta. Alexander Sorloth has also shone, scoring six goals in his last five games, including a hat-trick against Club Brugge in the Champions League.
Coach Simeone has urged his players not to underestimate Tottenham, stressing that performance and rankings do not guarantee results on the field.
Tottenham Updates
Injuries have plagued Tottenham this season. James Maddison is out with a knee injury expected to keep him sidelined until summer. Other injured players include Wilson Odobert, Mohammed Kudus, Dejan Kulusevski, Ben Davies, Lucas Bergvall, Destiny Udogie, and Rodrigo Bentancur. Kulusevski and Udogie might return by the end of the month.
Djed Spence is uncertain for this match, while Radu Dragusin needs more time to recover from his recent injury.
However, key defenders Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven will be available for this match after serving domestic suspensions.
Recent Performances
Atletico Madrid
Atletico Madrid is in good form, currently within the top three in La Liga, and making progress in the Champions League and Copa del Rey. Their recent home victory against Real Sociedad (3-2) followed impressive wins over Espanyol and Club Brugge, showcasing their attacking prowess.
Tottenham
Tottenham arrives in Madrid struggling in the Premier League, having lost five consecutive matches in all competitions. They have not won a league match in 2026 and are just above the relegation zone, increasing pressure on new manager Igor Tudor.
Tudor replaced Thomas Frank but has faced challenges in achieving results, with recent losses to Arsenal, Fulham, and Crystal Palace, leaving the team in a difficult situation.
Predicted Teams
Atletico Madrid: Oblak; Llorente, Le Normand, Hancko, Ruggeri; Simeone, Koke, Cardoso, Gonzalez; Sorloth, Alvarez
Tottenham Hotspur: Vicario; Danso, Romero, Van de Ven; Porro, Palhinha, Sarr, Gray; Simons; Tel, Solanke
Where to Watch Atletico Madrid vs Tottenham?
The match will be live on TNT Sports 1 and TNT Sports 3 in the U.K.
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