Tottenham Hotspur face a daunting task on Wednesday night as they attempt to overturn a heavy deficit against Atletico Madrid in the Champions League. Here’s how to watch the clash between Tottenham and Atleti.
Tottenham Hotspur will be aiming to overcome a three-goal deficit when they take to the pitch against Atletico Madrid in the second leg of their round of 16 tie in the Champions League.
The last time Spurs overcame such a deficit was back in 2019 when they found themselves 3-0 down at half-time in Amsterdam in the second leg of their semi-final clash, but a Lucas Moura hat-trick in the second half saw Tottenham advance thanks to away goals.
This time it is different, but Spurs can draw some inspiration from one of the most iconic nights in Champions League history when they face Diego Simeone’s men.
When and where Tottenham vs Atletico Madrid takes place
Tottenham will take on Atletico Madrid on Wednesday, 18 March 2026 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, with kick-off scheduled for 20:00 (UK time).
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How to watch Tottenham vs Atletico Madrid live on TV
Supporters in the United Kingdom can watch Tottenham vs Atletico Madrid live on TNT Sports 3.
Spurs and Atletico Madrid team news ahead of Champions League second leg
Tottenham continue to deal with a lengthy injury list ahead of the clash. Yves Bissouma remains sidelined with a muscle injury, while James Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski are also unavailable due to knee and cruciate ligament injuries, respectively.
Ben Davies, Rodrigo Bentancur and Lucas Bergvall are among those currently out with ankle, hamstring and leg problems.
Wilson Odobert will miss the remainder of the season after suffering a cruciate ligament injury, while Mohammed Kudus is also sidelined with a muscle issue.
There is some potential encouragement for Spurs, however, with Conor Gallagher, Cristian Romero, Destiny Udogie and Joao Palhinha expected to return this weekend.
| Player | Injury | Potential Return |
| Wilson Odobert | Knee | November 2026 |
| James Maddison | Knee | June 2026 |
| Dejan Kulusevski | Knee | May 2026 |
| Rodrigo Bentancur | Hamstring | May 2026 |
| Mohammed Kudus | Thigh | Early April 2026 |
| Ben Davies | Ankle | Mid April 2026 |
| Lucas Bergvall | Ankle | Mid April 2026 |
| Destiny Udogie | Hamstring | Mid March 2026 |
| Yves Bissouma | Knock | Unknown |
| Cristian Romero | Concussion | Nottingham Forest |
| Joao Palhinha | Concussion | Nottingham Forest |
| Richarlison | Suspended | Nottingham Forest |
| Souza | Not in CL squad | N/A |
Atletico Madrid also has concerns of their own ahead of the tie, with Rodrigo Mendoza ruled out due to a sprained ankle, while Pablo Barrios remains unavailable because of a thigh injury.
Why Igor Tudor must avoid another heavy Champions League defeat
Given the injury crisis Tottenham are dealing with and their Premier League predicament, where they are in a relegation scrap, their season will not be judged by the outcome of this game.
However, for Igor Tudor, who has only just managed his first point in the 1-1 draw against Liverpool, avoiding a drubbing will be vital to keep spirits up ahead of the all-important relegation six-pointer against Nottingham Forest at the weekend.
On Wednesday, it could very much be a tight game for Tottenham as Atletico Madrid might prefer to sit back and defend their lead.
A fast start, though, could help Spurs gather momentum early on in the game, and if they grab a quick goal, they could well turn things around.
Score prediction: Tottenham 2-1 Atletico Madrid.