The final whistle has sounded in the game between Tottenham Hotspur and Atletico Madrid in the Champions League second-leg round of 16 tie, and the player ratings are in.
Tottenham managed to go in front three times in this game thanks to a Randal Kolo Muani goal and a Xavi Simons brace, but that was not enough as Atletico Madrid won the tie on aggregate 7-5.
Let us take a look at our Tottenham 3-2 Atletico Madrid player ratings.
Guglielmo Vicario – The Italian was forced into a couple of saves, notably when he kept Spurs in the lead after a shot from Atletico Madrid was deflected by Cristian Romero. In the second half, though, he was well beaten by Julian Alvarez and David Hancko. 7.
Radu Dragusin – He put in a good shift against Ademola Lookman in the first half, keeping the Atletico Madrid man quiet while also offering some threat with his long throws. In the second half, he was taken off for the returning Destiny Udogie. 6.5.
Cristian Romero – In the first forty-five minutes, he made a crucial interception that prevented Lookman from tapping into an empty net at the back post. In the second half, he made a similar block, preventing another back-post tap-in. He did, however, pick up a yellow card after a lunging challenge in midfield. 7.
Micky van de Ven – The centre-back had a quiet first half with a few threats to deal with. In the second half, though, he could have done better when Atletico Madrid broke, and Alvarez scored, with the Dutchman appearing to stick out a lazy leg. 6.5.
Djed Spence – He put in a decent shift on both flanks, starting on the left and offering width while joining the attack. He was then moved to the right after Udogie’s introduction, where at times Alvarez got the better of him, although one effort was blocked by Romero. 7.
Pedro Porro – The full-back turned right midfielder came very close to making it 3-1 for Tottenham, as Simons’ pass found him free in the box, but his outside-of-the-boot effort was superbly saved by Musso. 7.
Archie Gray – The youngster carried his impressive first-half display into the second, and his endeavours were rewarded as he registered the assist for Spurs’ second of the night. He was head and shoulders above many who lined up in midfield. 9.
Pape Matar Sarr – In the first half, Sarr featured alongside Gray and often had the licence to push forward. His best work came defensively, making interceptions in midfield and winning aerial duels. In the second half, his role changed as he became the lone midfielder while Gray pushed up, although he should have done better defending the corner that led to Atletico Madrid’s second, losing his man at the near post. 7.
Xavi Simons – The Dutchman showed intent in the first half, often trying to be positive in possession, and he created a good chance for Mathys Tel, who failed to convert. In the second half, he maintained that intensity, scoring Spurs’ second before creating a chance for Porro. He added his second of the night from the penalty spot after winning the spot-kick. 8.5.
Mathys Tel – The wide forward was electric in the first half and provided the assist for Spurs’ opener. He was direct, looked to beat his man, and got several shots away. In the second half, his influence faded as Spurs attacked more down the right. 7.5.
Randal Kolo Muani – He took his goal well in the first half, guiding home a header from Tel’s cross. In the second half, though, he had little impact. Had a big chance to score at the end and make it 6-7 in the tie, but saw his effort blocked. 7.
Substitutes
Destiny Udogie – Came on and managed to get a solid 20-plus minutes at left-back for Tottenham. He joined the attack but did not create anything noteworthy, eventually picking up a booking. 6.
Lucas Bervall – The Swede was given 15 minutes of action following his return from injury. He came on for Porro and moved straight into midfield. N/A.
Conor Gallagher – The former Atleti man replaced an impressive Archie Gray, marking his return from illness. N/A.
Kevin Danso – With one eye on the weekend, Danso came on for Romero in the final minutes of the game. N/A.
Callum Olusesi – N/A