Atlético Madrid vs Tottenham: Confirmed Lineups and Team News

Here is the latest team news and confirmed lineups for this evening’s Champions League match between Atlético Madrid and Tottenham Hotspur. A disappointing 3–1 defeat to Crystal Palace condemned Igor Tudor to his third defeat in three matches. This last 16 tie against Atlético provides a chance to build some much-needed momentum. Spurs have already impressed in Europe this season, with their solitary loss coming against reigning champions Paris Saint-Germain.

Although off the pace in the La Liga title race, Atlético are on course for an impressive season. Simeone’s side recently defeated Barcelona to reach the Copa del Rey final, and overcame Club Brugge to reach this stage of the Champions League. Already sitting comfortably in La Liga’s top four, Simeone’s primary focus will now be on progressing past Tottenham and reaching the quarter-finals.

Atlético Madrid vs Tottenham Confirmed Lineups

Atlético Madrid Team News

There are no suspensions for the hosts. 

January signing Rodri Mendoza picked up an ankle injury against Real Sociedad on Saturday and has been ruled out, as confirmed by a club statement. 

Atlético may be aided by the return of Pablo Barrios, who trained on Friday. His status will be assessed closer to the match, as Simeone noted: “According to doctors, he may be available Tuesday.”

Injured: Rodri Mendoza.

To Be Assessed: Pablo Barrios. 

Tottenham Team News

Cristian Romero returns for the first time since his red card in the 2–0 defeat to Manchester United. 

Micky van de Ven’s Premier League suspension will begin on Sunday against Liverpool. The Dutchman is available to face Atlético.

There are no fresh injury concerns. 

Djed Spence, who missed the defeat to Crystal Palace, has returned to the squad. Speaking at Monday’s press conference, Igor Tudor confirmed: “Djed is back.”

Mathys Tel and Radu Dragusin are eligible after being added to the Champions League squad to replace Ben Davies and Rodrigo Bentancur. 

However, Yves Bissouma and Souza are yet to be registered and are therefore ineligible to face Atlético. 

Tudor also confirmed that Richarlison had earned a starting berth, saying: “Yes, he will start.”

Injured: Destiny Udogie, Dejan Kulusevski, Wilson Odobert, Ben Davies, Rodrigo Bentancur, Lucas Bergvall, James Maddison, Mohamed Kudus.

Unavailable: Souza, Yves Bissouma. 

Atlético Madrid Confirmed Lineup

• Oblak
• Ruggeri
• Hancko
• Marc Pubill
• Le Normand
• Johnny
• Llorente
• Giuliano
• Griezmann
• Alvarez
• Lookman

Tottenham Confirmed Lineup

• Kinsku
• Danso
• Richarlison
• Tel
• Gray
• Romero
• Porro
• Spence
• Sarr
• Van de Ven
• Kolo Muani