{"id":666832,"date":"2026-03-18T14:25:42","date_gmt":"2026-03-18T18:25:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/?p=666832"},"modified":"2026-03-18T14:54:37","modified_gmt":"2026-03-18T18:54:37","slug":"tottenham-vs-atletico-madrid-confirmed-lineups-march","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2026\/03\/18\/tottenham-vs-atletico-madrid-confirmed-lineups-march\/","title":{"rendered":"Tottenham vs Atl\u00e9tico Madrid: Confirmed Lineups and Team News"},"content":{"rendered":"

Here is the latest team news and confirmed lineups for this evening\u2019s Champions League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Atl\u00e9tico Madrid. With Spurs carrying a 5\u20132 defeat over from Madrid, the onus is on Igor Tudor\u2019s side to make a historic comeback. A 1\u20131 draw against Liverpool on the weekend lifted spirits. Tottenham will hope the momentum from Richarlison\u2019s 90th-minute leveller carries into this tie. While the battle against relegation remains the top priority, the team will be highly motivated to reach their first Champions League quarter-final since 2019.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Atl\u00e9tico enter the match following a 1\u20130 victory over Getafe at the weekend. Bringing a three-goal cushion to London places Simeone\u2019s side as heavy favourites to progress. Over the years, his team have built a reputation for their ability to hold leads. Having already reached the Copa del Rey final, there is a genuine opportunity to make this season one of the best in club history. With Spurs chasing the game, Atl\u00e9tico will be expected to display their vintage defensive stability.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Last Word On Football brings you the Tottenham vs Atl\u00e9tico confirmed lineups below.<\/span><\/p>\n

Read More: <\/b>Latest Tottenham Records Show Relegation Threat Growing After Crystal Palace Defeat<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Tottenham vs Atletico Confirmed Lineups for March 18<\/b><\/h2>\n

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

Richarlison picked up his third yellow card of the competition in the first leg. As a result, he will be suspended for this crucial encounter.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Read More:<\/b> UEFA Champions League Round of 16 Predictions Including Liverpool vs Galatasaray<\/span><\/a><\/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

Cristian Romero and Jo\u00e3o Palhinha suffered a clash of heads in the first leg and were absent against Liverpool. When asked whether they would return, Tudor replied: \u201cRomero is there\u2026 he can play. Joao no. He is doing worse so he will be for the next game.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Conor Gallagher has been dealing with illness and will require further assessment. Tudor said: \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. Bissouma also remains sidelined through injury.<\/span><\/p>\n

Out: Richarlison, Yves Bissouma, Souza, Jo\u00e3o Palhinha, Dejan Kulusevski, Wilson Odobert, Ben Davies, Rodrigo Bentancur, James Maddison and Mohamed Kudus.<\/span><\/p>\n

To Be Assessed: Conor Gallagher.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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

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

Rodri Mendoza remains sidelined after suffering an ankle injury in a recent La Liga match against Real Sociedad.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

When Atl\u00e9tico published their squad list<\/a>, there were two notable omissions \u2013 Pablo Barrios and Jan Oblak, both of whom are ruled out.<\/span><\/p>\n

Injured: Rodri Mendoza, Jan Oblak and Pablo Barrios.<\/span><\/p>\n

Tottenham Confirmed Lineup and Substitutes<\/b><\/h3>\n

Vicario; Dragusin, Romero, Van de Ven, Porro, Sarr, Gray, Spence, Simons, Tel, Kolo Muani<\/p>\n

Substitutes: Kinsky, Austin, Danso, Udogie, Bergvall, Gallagher, Olusesi, Kyerematen, Rowswell<\/p>\n

Atl\u00e9tico Confirmed Lineup and Substitutes<\/b><\/h3>\n

Musso; Molina, Hancko, Le Normand, Ruggeri, Cardoso, Llorente, G Simeone, Lookman, Griezmann, Alvarez<\/p>\n

Substitutes: Esquivel, De Luis, Gimenez, Lenglet, Pubill, Diaz, Koke, Baena, Vargas, Nico, Sorloth, Almada<\/p>\n

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