Atletico Madrid defeats Tottenham 5-2 in Champions League match

On March 10, 2026, Atletico Madrid secured a commanding 5-2 victory over Tottenham Hotspur in a Champions League knockout stage match at the Wanda Metropolitano. The match was marked by a disastrous start for the visitors, who conceded four goals within the first 22 minutes. Tottenham goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky, making his debut, was substituted in the 17th minute by Igor Tudor following multiple errors, including a slip that led to an opening goal. While some speculation links these errors to poor pitch conditions at the stadium, Atletico players have acknowledged ongoing issues with the turf's maintenance. Atletico's goals were scored by Llorente, Griezmann, Alvarez, and Julian, while Pedro Porro netted a goal for Tottenham. The result puts Atletico in a strong position to qualify for the quarter-finals. Tottenham's second-choice keeper, Vicario, replaced Kinsky but could not prevent the heavy defeat.