Tottenham confirm XI for Atletico Madrid clash as Cristian Romero returns but no Solanke

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Tottenham Hotspur have confirmed their starting XI for the crucial Champions League clash against Atletico Madrid, with Igor Tudor’s side facing a daunting task in north London.

It is still all to play for at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium tonight as Igor Tudor’s men look to overturn a three-goal deficit in the second-leg tie of their Champions League round of 16 encounter with Atletico Madrid.

Micky van de Ven made it clear that Spurs have nothing to lose going into this tie and, as such, we can expect a response.

Igor Tudor believes a comeback is possible for Tottenham, and now it remains to be seen how it unfolds on the pitch.

Micky van de Ven and Cristian Romero return

Spurs were handed an injury boost coming into this round of 16 second-leg matchup, with Cristian Romero back in the side after a concussion injury.

Destiny Udogie and Lucas Bergvall were spotted in training ahead of Tottenham’s clash with Atleti and are fit enough to make the bench.

However, for Joao Palhinha, the tie comes a little too soon and has missed out selection.

While ten players still remain sidelined because of injuries, Tudor will be hoping the players he has at his disposal are enough for Tottenham to pull off what is a massive task.

Tonight, Spurs need to lead by a three-goal margin to force extra time and penalties, or win by at least a four-goal margin to progress and face either Barcelona or Newcastle United.

This is the Tottenham XI that takes to the pitch tonight at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium:

TOTTENHAM XI: Vicario; Pedro Porro, Romero, Dragusin, Van de Ven, Spence; Gray, Sarr, Tel, Xavi Simons; Kolo Muani.

Subs: Kinsky, Austin, Danso, Udogie, Bergvall, Gallagher, Olusesi, Kyerematen, Rowswell.

ATLETICO MADRID XI: Musso; Molina, Le Normand, Hancko, Ruggeri; Giuliano Simeone, Marcos Llorente, Johnny Cardoso, Lookman; Griezmann, Julián Álvarez.

Spurs face huge task in Champions League second leg

This is a big game for Spurs, and getting a result here, even if they do not make it to the quarter-finals, will serve as a boost going into the remaining fixtures this season.

The draw against Liverpool was a massive boost for Tottenham, one they now hope will spark their season.

For those wondering how to watch Tottenham vs Atletico Madrid, the match is scheduled for a 20:00 GMT kick-off and is being televised live on TNT Sports 3 in the UK.