Tottenham Hotspur secured a hard-fought 3-2 home win against Atlético Madrid, but it wasn’t enough to overturn the deficit in their UEFA Champions League Round of 16 tie. The 7-5 aggregate loss means Spurs are eliminated from the competition.
Xavi Simons scored twice for Tottenham, but Randal Kolo Muani’s goal for Atlético Madrid proved crucial in securing the win for the visitors. Despite the victory, Tottenham’s chances of progressing were already slim, given the 5-2 deficit from the first leg.
The win under Igor Tudor marks a much-needed boost for Tottenham, but it comes too late to salvage their European campaign. Atlético Madrid’s victory ensures they progress to the quarterfinals, where they will face a tough opponent.
Post-Match Stats:
Randal Kolo Muani leads Tottenham’s scoring chart in the 2025/26 UEFA Champions League with four goals.
Atlético Madrid have scored in 11 of their last 12 games in the competition, demonstrating their impressive form.
Tottenham Hotspur have scored in their last seven Champions League games, their longest streak since 2019.
The loss is a setback for Tottenham, but they will look to regroup and focus on their domestic campaign. Atlético Madrid, on the other hand, will be confident heading into the quarterfinals.
