{"id":666826,"date":"2026-03-18T11:00:33","date_gmt":"2026-03-18T15:00:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/?p=666826"},"modified":"2026-03-18T06:40:35","modified_gmt":"2026-03-18T10:40:35","slug":"tottenham-vs-atletico-madrid-team-news-predicted-lineups","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2026\/03\/18\/tottenham-vs-atletico-madrid-team-news-predicted-lineups\/","title":{"rendered":"Tottenham vs Atl\u00e9tico Madrid: Team News and Predicted Lineups"},"content":{"rendered":"

The first leg of Tottenham vs Atl\u00e9tico ended in a 5-2 defeat for Spurs, who now face the challenge of overcoming a three-goal deficit. The first leg was marked by a disastrous Champions League debut for <\/span>Anton\u00edn Kinsk\u00fd<\/span>, and a number of individual mistakes. However, Igor Tudor\u2019s side bounced back with a 1\u20131 draw at Anfield at the weekend, courtesy of a 90th-minute equaliser from Richarlison. While maintaining Premier League status remains the priority, the added belief from the Liverpool result could help them make this tie more competitive.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Atl\u00e9tico were victorious at the weekend, defeating Getafe 1\u20130. Their momentum is clear, and having built a substantial lead in the first leg, they will be confident of making the quarter-finals. Simeone\u2019s side have a long-standing reputation for holding a lead, and will look to rely on that experience at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Here is the latest team news for Tottenham vs Atl\u00e9tico.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Tottenham vs Atl\u00e9tico Team News Ahead of Second Leg<\/b><\/h2>\n

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Date:<\/b> Wednesday, 18 March 2026
\n<\/span>Venue:<\/b> Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
\n<\/span>Kick-off:<\/b> 20:00 GMT
\n<\/span>Last meeting:<\/b> Atl\u00e9tico 5\u20132 Tottenham (10 March 2026, Champions League Last 16, First Leg)
\n<\/span>Referee: <\/b>Daniel Siebert
\n<\/span>Current odds:<\/b> Tottenham 8\/5, Atl\u00e9tico 29\/20<\/span><\/p>\n

Tottenham Team News<\/b><\/h3>\n

Richarlison is suspended having received his third yellow card of the competition in the first leg.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Destiny Udogie and Lucas Bergvall are set to return, but are not yet ready to start. Speaking at Tuesday\u2019s press conference, Tudor confirmed<\/a>: \u201cDestiny and Lucas will be on the bench tomorrow. One part of the game, not too much.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Read More: <\/strong>UEFA Champions League Round of 16 Predictions Including Liverpool vs Galatasaray<\/a><\/p>\n

Cristian Romero and Jo\u00e3o Palhinha suffered a clash of heads against Atl\u00e9tico and missed the Liverpool match. Asked whether they would return, Tudor replied: \u201cRomero is there\u2026 he can play. Jo\u00e3o no. He is doing worse so he will be for the next game.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Conor Gallagher, who has been dealing with illness, will require further assessment. The manager noted: \u201cWe will see tomorrow if he is fit for the bench.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Souza and Yves Bissouma are not registered in the Champions League squad and are therefore ineligible, while Bissouma also remains sidelined through injury.<\/span><\/p>\n

Jo\u00e3o Palhinha, Dejan Kulusevski, Wilson Odobert, Ben Davies, Rodrigo Bentancur, James Maddison and Mohamed Kudus are all ruled out.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Atl\u00e9tico Team News<\/b><\/h3>\n

The visitors have no suspensions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Rodri Mendoza, who suffered an ankle injury in a recent La Liga match, remains ruled out.<\/span><\/p>\n

Diego Simeone\u2019s squad list<\/a> for Wednesday\u2019s clash included two notable omissions, Pablo Barrios and Jan Oblak \u2013 both will miss the second leg.<\/span><\/p>\n

Rodri Mendoza, Jan Oblak and Pablo Barrios are all ruled out.<\/span><\/p>\n

Tottenham Predicted Lineup\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n

GK – Vicario<\/span><\/p>\n

CB – Danso<\/span><\/p>\n

CB – <\/span>Romero<\/span><\/p>\n

CB – Van de Ven<\/span><\/p>\n

RM – Porro<\/span><\/p>\n

CM – Gray<\/span><\/p>\n

CM – Sarr<\/span><\/p>\n

LM – Spence<\/span><\/p>\n

RW – Kolo Muani<\/span><\/p>\n

ST – Solanke<\/span><\/p>\n

LW – Tel<\/span><\/p>\n

Atl\u00e9tico Predicted Lineup\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n

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GK – Musso<\/span><\/p>\n

RB – Pubill<\/span><\/p>\n

CB – Le Normand<\/span><\/p>\n

CB – Hancko<\/span><\/p>\n

LB – Ruggeri<\/span><\/p>\n

RM – G. Simeone<\/span><\/p>\n

CM – Llorente<\/span><\/p>\n

CM – Cardoso<\/span><\/p>\n

LM – Lookman<\/span><\/p>\n

ST – Griezmann<\/span><\/p>\n

ST – Alvarez<\/span><\/p>\n

Featured Image Credit<\/strong><\/p>\n

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