Tottenham Hotspur heads to Madrid tonight, looking to keep their strong defensive record in Europe and advance in the Champions League.
The team has performed well in the knockout stages, securing their spot by outpacing major clubs during the group phase.
Manager Igor Tudor dealt with a tough loss against Crystal Palace recently, but his players have stood out in European matches.
Tottenham has secured victories in their last three Champions League games without allowing a goal. A solid defensive performance tonight could set a club record of four straight clean sheets in the tournament.
Tottenham Hotspur team news
Despite missing some key players due to injury, Tudor receives a boost in defense with Micky van de Ven and Cristian Romero returning from suspension. This allows him to choose his preferred center-back pairing at an important time.
However, injuries still pose a challenge, with James Maddison, Dejan Kulusevski, and Wilson Odobert out with long-term knee issues. Randal Kolo Muani, who has contributed to five goals in seven European matches, is expected to lead the attack.
Guglielmo Vicario will be in goal, supported by a back three of Kevin Danso, Romero, and Van de Ven. In midfield, João Palhinha and Pape Matar Sarr will likely provide stability, while Pedro Porro and Archie Gray will serve as wing-backs.
Xavi Simons is set to play in the number 10 position, assisting forwards Mathys Tel and Dominic Solanke. Spurs have lost only once in their last five Champions League games against Spanish teams and will aim to maintain that record tonight.
Tottenham Hotspur predicted lineup
Tottenham Hotspur Predicted XI (3-4-1-2): Vicario; Danso, Romero, Van de Ven; Porro, Palhinha, Sarr, Gray; Simons; Tel, Solanke
When will the match kick off?
The Champions League match is scheduled for Tuesday, 10 March 2026, at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano, with kick-off at 20:00 GMT.
How to watch Atletico Madrid vs Tottenham Hotspur?
In the UK, fans can watch the match live on TNT Sports 1. Highlights will be available soon after the match on the TNT Sports app.
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