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Samuel Fabre

Wed 18 March 2026 7:00, UK

Tottenham Hotspur will be hoping to mount an extraordinary comeback in their Champions League last-16 clash against Atletico Madrid on Wednesday.

In their first-leg meeting at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano, Spurs found themselves 4-0 down after 22 minutes.

Antonin Kinsky had a night to forget, and it could have gotten incredibly ugly for Igor Tudor’s side, but they managed to score twice on either side of an Atletico Madrid goal, finishing 5-2 to the hosts.

After securing a valuable point at Liverpool on Sunday, Spurs fans will be hopeful that their team can put up a fight against the Spaniards.

Tottenham’s clash with Atletico Madrid will be televised, and Tottenham News brings you all the details you need to know.

How to watch Tottenham vs Atletico Madrid

The Spanish giants currently sit third in La Liga, while they have also qualified for the Copa del Rey final against Real Sociedad.

As a result, they’ll be prioritising the Champions League, especially given the fact that both teams are on the favourable side of the draw.

The second leg will be televised on TNT Sports 3, with kick-off at 8:00 pm.

It is also available to watch or stream on Discovery+ UK, requiring a subscription, and can be viewed on their website or app.

The Lilywhites may have reached the final of the Champions League in 2019, but repeating that this time around seems a pipe dream.

However, if they do somehow qualify for the quarter-finals, they’ll need Richarlison and Dominic Solanke to be at their best.

Why Randal Kolo Muani and Dominic Solanke have the quality to unsettle Atletico Madrid

The Brazilian showed tremendous character throughout Tottenham’s 1-1 draw with Liverpool, and he could have easily added another two goals to his tally.

Ultimately, his 90th-minute equaliser was a deserved reward for his efforts, and as Spurs’ top scorer in all competitions, he’ll be gutted to miss the game though suspension.

Randal Kolo Muani will take his place in the team, and his five goal contributions in the Champions League for Tottenham showcases his ability.

As for Solanke, he has been a valuable part of Spurs’ squad, and you’d feel they’d be well clear of the relegation zone if he stayed injury-free all season.

Despite only starting once, Solanke has scored in all three of his Champions League games for Tottenham.

In the first leg, the English striker scored a brilliant goal to keep Tottenham in the tie, and his goalscoring record when fit is actually very impressive.

Combined, Kolo Muani and Solanke have found the back of the net 10 times in all competitions this campaign.

As Spurs found out last week, Diego Simeone’s side aren’t as defensively solid as they once were, and based on evidence against Liverpool, Tottenham’s duo could have a big impact when they come up against the Spaniards.