Here is the latest team news and confirmed lineups for this evening’s Champions League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Atlético Madrid. Tottenham enters the match with a 5–2 loss from the first leg in Madrid, making it crucial for them to mount a comeback. A recent 1–1 draw with Liverpool boosted their morale, and they are eager to carry that momentum into this game. Despite the ongoing battle against relegation, reaching the Champions League quarter-finals for the first time since 2019 is a strong motivation for the team.
Atlético Madrid comes into this match after a 1–0 win over Getafe, holding a three-goal advantage from the first leg. Under Diego Simeone, they have a solid record of maintaining leads. With a place in the Copa del Rey final already secured, this season could turn out to be one of the best in the club’s history. Tottenham will be on the offensive, and Atlético is expected to show their strong defensive skills.
Here are the confirmed lineups for the Tottenham vs Atlético match.
Tottenham vs Atlético Confirmed Lineups for March 18
Tottenham Team News
Richarlison is suspended after receiving a yellow card in the first leg.
Destiny Udogie and Lucas Bergvall are back but won’t start. Coach Igor Tudor stated: “Destiny and Lucas will be on the bench tomorrow. One part of the game, not too much.”
Cristian Romero is fit to play after being injured, while João Palhinha is not as well. Tudor mentioned: “Romero is there… he can play. Joao no. He is doing worse so he will be for the next game.”
Conor Gallagher is ill and will need further assessment. Tudor added: “We will see tomorrow if he is fit for the bench.”
Souza and Yves Bissouma are not registered for the Champions League and cannot play. Bissouma is also injured.
Injured players include: Richarlison, Yves Bissouma, Souza, João Palhinha, Dejan Kulusevski, Wilson Odobert, Ben Davies, Rodrigo Bentancur, James Maddison, and Mohamed Kudus.
To Be Assessed: Conor Gallagher.
Atlético Team News
Atlético has no suspensions.
Rodri Mendoza is out with an ankle injury he sustained in a recent La Liga match against Real Sociedad.
Notable omissions from Atlético’s squad are Pablo Barrios and Jan Oblak, both ruled out.
Injured players include: Rodri Mendoza, Jan Oblak, and Pablo Barrios.
Tottenham Confirmed Lineup and Substitutes
Details will be provided when the lineup is announced.
Atlético Confirmed Lineup and Substitutes
Details will be updated when the starting eleven is revealed.
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