The first leg of the match between Tottenham and Atlético ended with a 5-2 loss for Spurs. They now need to overcome a three-goal deficit. The first match featured a tough debut for Antonín Kinský and several individual errors. However, Igor Tudor’s team managed a 1-1 draw against Liverpool over the weekend after Richarlison scored a last-minute equalizer. While securing their Premier League status is the main focus, the positive result against Liverpool may give them more confidence going into the second leg.
Atlético enjoyed a weekend win, beating Getafe 1-0. With a solid lead from the first leg, they are confident about advancing to the quarter-finals. Known for maintaining leads, Diego Simeone’s side plans to rely on their experience at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Here is the latest team news for Tottenham vs Atlético.
Tottenham vs Atlético Team News Ahead of Second Leg
Date: Wednesday, 18 March 2026
Venue: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
Kick-off: 20:00 GMT
Last meeting: Atlético 5-2 Tottenham (10 March 2026, Champions League Last 16, First Leg)
Referee: Daniel Siebert
Current odds: Tottenham 8/5, Atlético 29/20
Tottenham Team News
Richarlison is suspended for receiving his third yellow card in the competition during the first leg.
Destiny Udogie and Lucas Bergvall are back but not yet fit to start. Tudor mentioned: “Destiny and Lucas will be on the bench tomorrow. One part of the game, not too much.”
Cristian Romero and João Palhinha had a head clash in the first leg and missed the game against Liverpool. Tudor confirmed: “Romero is there… he can play. João no. He is doing worse, so he will be for the next game.”
Conor Gallagher, who had some illness, will need more assessment. Monarch noted: “We will see tomorrow if he is fit for the bench.”
Souza and Yves Bissouma are not registered in the Champions League squad, making them ineligible. Bissouma is also injured.
João Palhinha, Dejan Kulusevski, Wilson Odobert, Ben Davies, Rodrigo Bentancur, James Maddison, and Mohamed Kudus are all unable to play.
Atlético Team News
The visitors have no suspensions.
Rodri Mendoza, who injured his ankle in a recent La Liga match, remains out.
Diego Simeone’s squad for the match will miss two key players, Pablo Barrios and Jan Oblak.
Tottenham Predicted Lineup
GK – Vicario
CB – Danso
CB – Romero
CB – Van de Ven
RM – Porro
CM – Gray
CM – Sarr
LM – Spence
RW – Kolo Muani
ST – Solanke
LW – Tel
Atlético Predicted Lineup
GK – Musso
RB – Pubill
CB – Le Normand
CB – Hancko
LB – Ruggeri
RM – G. Simeone
CM – Llorente
CM – Cardoso
LM – Lookman
ST – Griezmann
ST – Alvarez
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