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There wasn't much hope, a fool's hope as some would call it, but for long stretches of the game it genuinely felt possible.

For the first time in what feels like a lifetime, Tottenham played with real purpose. The ball moved quickly, passes had intent, and chances came from good football rather than set-pieces. We were getting into decent positions and hitting the target.

In the end, it was just too much to overturn. Those slippy opening 17 minutes in Madrid left us with a mountain that was always going to be difficult to climb. Still, this is one of those mornings where you look for the positives, and there were plenty to take from last night.

What stands out most is how quickly the mood around the club has shifted. It feels different now. There is a togetherness on the pitch and in the stands that has been missing for a long time. Relegation, which not long ago felt almost inevitable, now feels like something we can fight together rather than simply accept.

There is nothing complicated behind this improvement. Igor Tudor has not come in with a magic solution. We are just working harder, running more, and winning our duels across the pitch. When chances come, there is a bit more composure instead of panic.

Against Atletico Madrid and Liverpool, we created real opportunities. We didn't take all of them, but it is a relief to see Spurs producing chances through open play rather than relying on set-pieces or long throws.

In midfield, Archie Gray and Pape Matar Sarr are beginning to look like a proper partnership, full of energy and intent. Mathys Tel brings unpredictability and a threat in behind, while Richarlison, Randal Kolo Muani and Dominic Solanke mean we have a number nine for all occasions.

For the first time in months, there is real hope.

Now the focus turns to Sunday against Nottingham Forest. That is the real test. A point away at Anfield and a battling win against a team with a three-goal cushion will only mean something if our relegation rivals are swatted aside.

The European run is over and how soon we return will be decided over the next eight games. Today, though, it feels like hope. Not just a fool's hope.

Interim Tottenham manager Igor Tudor has been charged with misconduct over his claim that referee Thomas Bramall favoured the "home team" in Spurs' 2-1 Premier League loss at Fulham.

Tudor hit out after his relegation-threatened side were beaten on 1 March, saying Bramall "doesn't understand football".

The Croat had been angered by the Cottagers' first goal, which he believed happened because of a push by Raul Jimenez on Radu Dragusin before Harry Wilson put the ball into the net.

Speaking to the BBC after the match, Tudor said: "I didn't like the referee today, too much of a home team referee. I didn't feel well with him.

"All the decisions were on their side. He doesn't understand football, the feeling of what is wrong and what is right.

"He [Jimenez] was not thinking about the ball, he was thinking how to cheat, he cheated the player, was pushing, it was cheating and it's a foul. Ninety-nine of 100 people will say it's a foul, it's so obvious."

The Football Association said Tudor "allegedly acted in an improper manner during a post-match interview by making comments that imply bias and/or question integrity and/or are personally offensive in relation to a match official".

Spurs and the 47-year-old have until Monday to reply to the charge.

Seismic changes are coming at Tottenham Hotspur this summer, whether they stay up or not.

Plenty of players will move on, lots of new faces will come in, and another coach will almost certainly be in the dugout. A few members of the squad may even emerge from this adversity hardened and improved.

Archie Gray is the prime candidate for the latter. In recent weeks, when Tottenham have sunk to calamitous lows, the 20-year-old has raged against the dying of the light in north London.

That theme continued on Wednesday night in the Champions League, when Gray was superb in Tottenham's 3–2 win over Atletico Madrid. The victory was Spurs' first since January, although it wasn't enough to overturn their 5–2 deficit from the first leg.

Gray was the big positive to cling to ahead of Sunday's gigantic showdown with relegation rivals Nottingham Forest.

"He's playing continually in the right way, in a good way," said Spurs boss Igor Tudor after the game.

"It's a mix of quality, physically and mentally, to always make the right choices, be humble, and have the legs to do so."

Gray made his 16th European start for Spurs on Wednesday night, with only Steve Perryman making more in the club's history before the age of 21, and it was among his best performances since his £30m transfer from Leeds in 2024.

It was an all-round effort Spurs fans have grown used to. The youngster created two chances - including an assist - and won possession back a team-high nine times for Tottenham.

Despite his tender years, Gray has clearly earned Tudor's trust. He is the only player to have started every game for the Croatian, and so far that faith in the youngster is being repaid.

Gray's versatility has been valuable to Spurs over the last couple of seasons, with injury crises and managerial changes - and subsequently different tactics and formations - creating a chaotic environment.

In his first season, Gray played 53% of his minutes as a centre-back and 21% as a right-back in all competitions. This year, he has had a little more stability in his preferred midfield role, albeit he's still been plugged into gaps when required.

There's no doubt his future lies in the heart of midfield, according to his current head coach. "In this position, he can be the best," Tudor said.

Tottenham Hotspur's traumatic season can be summed up to perfection by the fact that even when they actually win, it still ends in defeat.

It is also symbolic that a coveted prize of a place in the Champions League after last season's Europa League success has ended up as a distraction from the grim business of avoiding relegation from the Premier League.

Spurs built on their deserved draw at Liverpool on Sunday to deliver another excellent display in beating Atletico Madrid 3-2 in their last-16 second leg, but it was not enough to turn around the calamitous 5-2 loss in the Spanish capital.

Amid the disappointment there was that encouragement - and the knowledge Spurs can now put the Champions League aside and concentrate on what truly matters this season.

And that is staying in the top flight so Spurs - and whoever the full-time successor to sacked Thomas Frank will be - can start afresh in the summer as a top-flight club.

This will not be Igor Tudor, but the Croat deserves credit because, from the wreckage of four losses in his first four games, he has shown he can drag improvement from players who looked lost a week ago.

Not that Tudor appeared to take any great public pleasure from the victory - albeit one that saw Spurs knocked out of the Champions League - as he marched brusquely down the tunnel at the final whistle.

"The sensations are mixed," he said. "You don't like to not get through, but it was a very good performance. It was a beautiful sensation on the pitch with the fans who were really there together with the squad and the team from the first moment.

"Congratulations to the players. It is positive, commitment, lot of running, lots of good things.

"The energy was really nice from the first moment and the fans recognised the team did everything from the first minute to the last and they were with us - beautiful, thanks."

This was a big upturn in performance and it will be needed again because Spurs now confront a huge game on Sunday when fellow strugglers Nottingham Forest visit the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, only one point behind in the table and the same tally as third-bottom West Ham.

Spurs have not won in 12 Premier League games, six defeats and six draws, since the victory at Crystal Palace on 28 December.

This is a run that must end now.

In a stadium that has been a toxic environment for so much of this season, it would have been music to the ears of the players to hear the applause and warmth sweeping down from the stands for their efforts.

The attendance of 49,568 meant there were 12,000 empty seats inside the vast arena - but it was actually one of the best atmospheres this season as Spurs fans responded to their side's efforts.

It was well-merited as Tudor's men deserved their second-leg success, even offering up moments when a miracle might have crossed the minds of their long-suffering fans as they led twice before being pegged back both times until Xavi Simons' 90th-minute penalty.

This is not the teak tough Atletico Madrid usually forged by the fierce coaching of Diego Simeone. They give you a chance and Spurs had quite a few of them.

The key moment came just before half-time when they led 1-0. Mathys Tel, who had set up Spurs' opener for Randal Kolo Muani, had a low shot saved by Atletico keeper Juan Musso, while Kolo Muani and Archie Gray were also available for a tap-in had he crossed instead.

A second goal then and who knows?

Tottenham beat Atletico Madrid 3-2 in the second leg of their last 16 tie in the Champions League, securing a first win for manager Igor Tudor but it's not enough to win the tie, as Atletico win 7-5 on aggregate to progress to the quarter finals.

MATCH REPORT: Tottenham 3-2 Atletico Madrid

See you soon

Eight teams are left in the Champions League, with just two of them English.

It's Liverpool and Arsenal who fly the flag for England as we enter the quarter-finals in April.

But that's all from us tonight, make sure you watch Match of the Day to catch up on everything that's happened over these brilliant two nights.

'We kept on creating and creating'

FT: Liverpool 4-0 Galatasaray (4-1 agg)

Liverpool

Liverpool boss Arne Slot speaking to TNT Sports: "I liked the we played and I liked the way pressed, also the reaction from the fans when Galatasaray were trying to do what I expected them to, being on the floor and trying to kill the momentum. The only complaint is throughout the whole season we've had so many chances where we've not scored, that's the only thing.

"The positive thing is we've had good halves and then spells of ten minutes where we've usually given a moment for the other team to score but today nothing dropped, I don't think they had a chance. We kept on creating and creating.

"It's pleasing to keep a clean sheet, we've not conceded many chances but we concede goals, but tonight we didn't even concede a chance.

On Mo Salah: "I think it says a lot about his mentality that he missed the penalty which was a difficult moment. He then produced a great assist and then his goal is just a trademark of his.

"It means a lot for me and the players to get love from the fans. Anfield showed we can create an atmosphere better than Galatsaray at their place. Our fans reacted when they saw that they were wasting time and that helped a lot.

On facing PSG: "We were completely outplayed away from home last season and then lost on penalties. They haven't dropped their standards but after tonight they won't be happy to play us."

'The energy was really nice from the first moment'

FT: Tottenham 3-2 Atletico Madrid (5-7 agg)

Tottenham Hotspur

Tottenham manager Igor Tudor said: "The sensations are mixed. You don't like to not get through, but it was a very good performance. It was a beautiful sensation on the pitch with the fans who were really there together with the squad and the team from the first moment.

"Congratulations to the players. It is positive, commitment, lot of running, lots of good things.

"The energy was really nice from the first moment and the fans recognised the team did everything from the first minute to the last and they were with us - beautiful, thanks.

"The players believed and you could see the performance at this moment is very important. In the last two games we have improved. It is an important game on Sunday [against Nottingham Forest] but it will not decide anything yet, it will be decided over the last three games."

Asked when Tottenham would be back in Europe: "Next year, no, it should be the year after that. Why not? Winning a trophy last season gave the confidence to the players and it is totally different if you have experience in European competition."

On his club's injury problems: "Today we had 11 players and on the bench, just one player - [Kevin] Danso. [Lucas] Bergvall, [Destiny] Udogie and Conor [Gallagher], the doctors said they could only play 20 minutes so you have 11 players and Danso. That makes the value of this performance even better. It was nice to take the victory and important for morale."

'We needed that, we were all in tonight'

FT: Liverpool 4-0 Galatasaray (4-1 agg)

Liverpool

Liverpool's Dominik Szoboszlai speaking to TNT Sports: "We needed that. I think today we showed the right direction and what we want to show everybody and each other. It starts with us and I know the fans can be unhappy with us but I think it's a good step for us and it's the first time for me.

"I don't really care how I'm scoring, I just want to help the team succeed. It looks like I have more than a right foot! I just tried to hit the goal and as long as it goes in, that's the important thing. I'm trying to do my best for the team and I'm trying to take more responsibolity because that's how you grow and become a better player.

On comparisons with Steven Gerrard: "When I was a child, I was watching him play, it's a real compliment getting compared to him. I'm happy to play for this club and wear the number eight.

"From the first minute of the game we were on Galatasaray, I took it a bit personally that they were celebrating after the first leg but it gave us a little push. We were all in tonight.

On facing PSG: "Firstly we take this performance into Saturday but I watched them against Chelsea last night, they are a really good team but we showed it today we can do anything.

"Every game should be the same, I know Champions League is a bit different but we need the same energy heading into Saturday."

'A lot of positives to take'

FT: Tottenham 3-2 Atletico Madrid (5-7 agg)

Tottenham Hotspur

Tottenham goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario, speaking to TNT Sports: "It was a game of moments and we were close to going over the edge.

"We had a lot of situations in the first half and we could've gone to the break at 2-0. There are a lot of positives to take from tonight and we showed what we need to show every game.

"It's a good build-up into the next games and gives us a lot of confidence. We are very proud of what we did tonight but of course we are disappointed we didn't go through, but the important thing is we have got energy and freshness.

"We fought hard, a lot of duels won, ground duels, aerial duels, second balls. The team is in a better physical place and we kept running until the last second and we had the energy of the fans - we had unbelievable support.

"The next games are crucial and we have to give everything we have but this is a positive start. It's good to see the young players when they have to stand up they do it in this was so I'm very proud of them and we will need them in the last games of the season.

"We have eight games until the end of the season and everyone will be crucial. We need everyone behind us and this kind of support in good times and bad times."

Premier League has an 'arrogance'

FT: Tottenham 3-2 Atletico Madrid (5-7 agg)

Andy Reid

Former Spurs midfielder on BBC Radio 5 Live

I think there is a bit of arrogance around the Premier League towards the other leagues and teams in the other leagues. I don't know if it's the players, staff or media but there is an arrogance They go into the games thinking they can just run all over them and pass around the park. So, when they do come out, they're shocked. You can see goals really quickly because they think they can press really high and before they know it, they're down. Then they don't know what to do.

'We could have won 10-0'

FT: Liverpool 4-0 Galatasaray (4-1 agg)

Liverpool

Liverpool striker Hugo Ekitike, speaking to TNT Sports: "We deserve to be here, so we're really happy. We did a really good job tonight, we could have won 10-0, so we can look forward to the quarter-final.

"We made a few changes at half-time and then when I took my chance we felt more free. Everybody did a great job and ran for each other.

On Mohamed Salah: "He's a legend. Sometimes people say he has a difficult season, but he's been an important player for years. I'm really happy for him scoring his 50th goal."

Tudor needs to take some 'positivity'

FT: Tottenham 3-2 Atletico Madrid (5-7 agg)

Andy Reid

Former Spurs midfielder on BBC Radio 5 Live

I thought it was a bit unnecessary from Tudor [to walk straight through the tunnel]. He hasn't had great success yet so you pick up a win tonight, let's get the fans on board and give them a clap so when they turn up here on Sunday they are behind the team. He's lost from a tie and is out of the Champions League but he needs to take any positivity he can get.

If you look at what Atletico Madrid did, they knew they had the advantage so didn't really go after the game which gave Tottenham the opportunity to get something. It will be completely different on Sunday, two teams that are really struggling to find form.

Liverpool need to 'settle' on a team that works

FT: Liverpool 4-0 Galatasaray (4-1 agg)

Stephen Warnock

Former Liverpool defender on MOTD: UEFA Champions League

I think it's trying to settle on a team and system that works. It's not only the personnel but it's the system and at the moment, this system is getting the most out of the players and the team as a whole. We know that Arne Slot likes to tinker and make changes and that's the problem at the moment.

When you need results now, who can you look at who can give you a good performance? Liverpool need to find that consistency now, before the end of the season.

Liverpool performance 'one of the best this season'

FT: Liverpool 4-0 Galatasaray (4-1 agg)

Paul Robinson

Former England goalkeeper on BBC Radio 5 Live at Anfield

I know Liverpool have stuttered at times this season but the performance that they got tonight was so dominant and impressive.

The fans will be delighted but wondering why they can't be consistent. Why can't they do that all the time? They looked so on it tonight, so sharp and quick. Mo Salah looked back on it tonight. Everything just seemed to click.

That Liverpool performance in the second half was one of the best this season. Galatasaray were pretty passive tonight but Liverpool didn't let them back into the game.

Spurs have lost their last three Premier League games against Nottingham Forest, having won six in a row against them before that.

Only at Southampton (5) do Nottingham Forest have more away wins in the Premier League than they do at Tottenham (4), winning this exact fixture 2-1 last season.

Tottenham Hotspur remain winless in 12 Premier League games (D5 L7); in their top-flight history, only from April to November 1912 (13) and from December 1934 to April 1935 (16) have they ever gone longer without winning.

Tottenham are the only side without a Premier League win so far in 2026, drawing five and losing seven of their 12 games. Only three sides have had longer runs without a win from the start of a calendar year, all of whom were relegated (Sunderland, 17 in 2002-03; Derby, 18 in 2007-08; Middlesbrough, 14 in 2016-17).

Nottingham Forest are winless in seven Premier League games (D4 L3), while only bottom side Wolves (15) have failed to score more in different games than Forest this term (14).

Though only West Ham (32) have used more different players than Nottingham Forest (31) in the Premier League this season, the Tricky Trees have made fewer starting XI changes than any other side (46).

Tottenham have conceded more goals from outside the box than any other Premier League side this season, with their 11 against their most in a campaign since 2007-08 (18).

Nottingham Forest boss Vítor Pereira is unbeaten in his three Premier League games against Tottenham (W1 D2), with one of his two points while in charge of Wolves this season coming away at Spurs.

Despite starting fewer than half of their games (14/30), Richarlison has scored more than twice as many goals as any other Spurs player in the Premier League this season (9).

Tottenham defender Micky van de Ven says it is "the biggest nonsense" to suggest the club's players do not care about the team's current plight.

Spurs are a point above the Premier League relegation zone in 16th with eight matches of the season left to play after a difficult campaign.

It has led to questions over the whether Tottenham's squad are already thinking about their own futures beyond the current season.

But Van de Ven gave a passionate defence of their commitment to the Spurs cause on the eve of the second leg of Tottenham's Champions League last-16 tie at home to Atletico Madrid.

"It's the biggest nonsense," the Netherlands centre-back told a news conference.

"Trust me - those involved on the pitch, the staff and the players - they care so much about the situation we are in right now.

"We just want to turn things around and that's the main focus for everyone. If reports say guys don't care anymore it's just frustrating for our guys."

Spurs trail Atletico 5-2 from the first leg in Madrid following a club-record sixth straight loss before they came from behind to draw 1-1 with Liverpool in the Premier League on Sunday.

Van de Ven said suggestions that Spurs players are not bothered by their predicament "brings so much more trouble" because supporters are "starting to believe" them.

"The other day when we read something about one guy that said to everyone that he's probably going to leave and doesn't care about the situation they're in," added the 24-year-old Dutchman.

"People are just making things up. The only thing I can say about it is it's not true."

Spurs will be without midfielder Joao Palhinha for the tie with Atletico as he continues to recover from concussion.

Captain Cristian Romero, who clashed heads with Palhinha in the first leg, will be available to play while left-back Destiny Udogie and midfielder Lucas Bergvall are fit enough for the bench after hamstring and ankle injuries respectively.

Tottenham defender Micky van de Ven has labelled talk that members of the squad are talking and thinking about their next club as "nonsense".

Various reports in recent weeks, including in the BBC Sport gossip column, have linked first-team players with summer exits, while our fan writer Ali Speechley wrote earlier in March that, "some of the squad has mentally checked out – unbothered by the badge us fans love so dearly, and instead dreaming about their next club".

"I've seen things going by, it's not something I look at a lot, to be honest," Van de Ven said in the news conference before Wednesday's Champions League second leg against Atletico Madrid.

"It's reporters just saying something. So we're just like, how do you even come up with this? Like players are switched off or don't care about the situation. What's happening right now?

"And the only thing I can say about it is it's not true. It will be strange if a player will be in a dressing room now and saying 'Oh, I'm going to leave either way or I don't focus about the situation'.

"It doesn't affect me. And I think it's just nonsense. It's the biggest nonsense. Everybody's just focused on what's going ahead and what's in front of us.

"The other day when we read that one guy told the rest of the team that he doesn't care because he's leaving anyway. It's like how does this come out? It's just made up. And the fans will believe it. It's just frustrating for us guys.

"It brings so much more trouble as well, because fans are starting to believe this, but trust me, all the people involved on the pitch, the staff, the players, everyone, they care so much about the situation we're in right now, and we just want to turn things around.

"If there are some reports saying the guys don't care anymore, it's frustrating for our guys."

Watch: Tudor & Slot news conferences

All times in GMT

We have cameras at both the Tottenham and Liverpool news conferences today, and will also keep you up to date with the top lines from Newcastle's in Barcelona.

Here's a running order for today's news conferences.

Please note, the times are subject to change and we will bring you up to speed on which player from Liverpool will be taking part when we get that confirmed:

Van de Ven to face the media

Tottenham v Atletico Madrid (Wed, 20:00 GMT)

George Cummins

BBC Radio 5 live

Welcome to Hotspur Way, where Micky van de Ven will be sitting alongside Igor Tudor taking questions from the media ahead of tomorrow's match with Atletico Madrid.

The centre-half has been criticised by Tottenham fans of late for his performances and the red card versus Crystal Palace in the Premier League.

As one of Tottenham's senior players, it will be interesting to hear his thoughts on the club's season and the lingering threat of relegation.

Some good news for Igor Tudor with Cristian Romero, Lucas Bergvall and Destiny Udogie returning to training this morning.

However, Sunday's goalscorer Richarlison will miss tomorrow's match through suspension.

Poll: Greatest Champions League comeback by an English side?

This may be against the rules as a football supporter, but I find it's hard not to get carried away even when watching one of your domestic rivals complete a dramatic comeback on a big European night.

There is a poll at the top of this page to stir up some of those memories.

Which is your favourite?

Ready for Tottenham's 'La Remontada' - part II?

Tottenham v Atletico Madrid (Wed, 20:00 GMT)

Tottenham Hotspur

Spurs were three goals down on aggregate with 45 minutes remaining of their 2019 Champions League semi-final at Ajax - yet a Lucas Moura hat-trick secured their place in the final on the away goals rule.

That same year, Liverpool suffered a 3-0 defeat in the first leg of their last-four encounter at Barcelona, but won 4-0 at Anfield to make it through.

And Barca themselves overturned a four-goal loss in the first leg of their 2017 last-16 tie against Paris St-Germain to win through 6-5 on aggregate.

That match has become known as La Remontada (The Comeback).

Atletico Madrid also have recent history in this regard - last month they beat Barca 4-0 at home in the first match of a two-legged Copa del Rey tie, but were given an almighty scare in the away leg before eventually making it through 4-3 on aggregate.

So there is hope.

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Spurs will have to beat the odds - as well as Atletico

Tottenham v Atletico Madrid (Wed, 20:00 GMT)

Tottenham Hotspur

Whichever Tottenham players are fit enough to take to the field at home to Atletico on Wednesday night, they will face a Herculean task.

Opta's supercomputer has given Spurs a 4.1% chance of reaching the quarter-finals.

They have not won in their past eight matches in all competitions, and failed to win their last four matches at home.

Tottenham's last home win was against Borussia Dortmund on 20 January.

As mentioned, only four teams in Champions League history have overturned a three-goal first-leg deficit to make it through a knockout tie.

But stranger things have happened...

What are the Champions League concussion rules?

Just to reiterate, in the Premier League, any player who has suffered concussion must not return to first team action until they have completed a set process - hence why Spurs' Cristian Romero and Joao Palhinha missed the draw at Liverpool.

But in the Champions League, the onus is on the club to decide - so if Spurs judge Romero and Palhinha to be fit, they can play tomorrow night.

The presence of Romero in first-team training indicates he could be involved, while we wait and see on Palhinha.

Romero with full squad but Pahlinha trains alone

Tottenham v Atletico Madrid (Wed, 20:00 GMT)

Tottenham Hotspur

The Tottenham first team trained this morning, and there were a couple of positive signs for Spurs fans.

Cristian Romero was with the main training group after missing the weekend draw at Liverpool with concussion, raising hopes the captain could return tomorrow.

As mentioned, Romero clashed heads with team-mate Joao Palhinha against Atletico Madrid - and the on-loan Bayern Munich midfielder was reportedly training alone, so may not be available for the second leg.

Lucas Bergvall and Destiny Udogie, who have both been injury absences, were also in first-team training - but there was no Conor Gallagher, who has been ill.

Richarlison, who scored the late equaliser against Liverpool, was also reportedly training in the gym rather than with the rest of the first team.

What are the concussion protocols?

Tottenham v Atletico Madrid (Wed, 20:00 GMT)

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In the Premier League, if a player is judged to be concussed they must not return to activity for at least 24 hours.

They will then begin a six-stage 'return to play' process, which starts with an initial 48-hour period of rest.

The FA then recommends "a staged and graduated return to full daily activities".

There is no specific time period enforced, it is up to the clubs and their medical departments to judge when each player is fit and ready to play, based on their diagnosis.

Uefa has its own policies, based on a "Recognise, Report and Remove" principle, which again puts the final decision on a player's fitness firmly in the hands of the club's team doctor.

Read more on concussion protocols here.

From bad, to worse, to even worse - will Romero & Palhinha be available?

Tottenham v Atletico Madrid (Wed, 20:00 GMT)

Tottenham Hotspur

Just when Igor Tudor was thinking Tottenham's night at the Metropolitano could not get any worse, two of his key players - central defender Cristian Romero and midfielder Joao Palhinha - went for the same ball in stoppage time and suffered a sickening clash of heads.

It was later confirmed they would be unavailable for Spurs' next match - last Sunday's Premier League game at Liverpool - as the club was following concussion protocols.

Their absence added to Tottenham's lengthy injury list, with 13 first-team players missing the trip to Anfield.

The question is - have they recovered sufficiently to be available for selection for Wednesday's return leg?

Spurs reach new low at Atletico

Tottenham v Atletico Madrid (Wed, 20:00 GMT)

Tottenham Hotspur

There was already a question mark over Igor Tudor's appointment as interim manager when Tottenham travelled to Madrid last week for the first leg of their last-16 Champions League tie against Atletico.

Spurs arrived at the Metropolitano Stadium on the back of three consecutive defeats under Tudor, but things went from bad to worse as they conceded four goals in the opening 22 minutes against Diego Simeone's streetwise side.

Tudor made the shock decision to start with 22-year-old reserve goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky, but substituted him after just 17 minutes, reverting back to number one Guglielmo Vicario.

After conceding a fourth goal moments after Vicario's introduction, Tottenham did manage to stem the tide somewhat, with a goal in each half from Pedro Porro and Dominic Solanke, either side of a fifth for Atletico from former Manchester City forward Julian Alvarez.

So Atletico will take to the field in Tottenham on Wednesday with a three-goal cushion.

Only four teams in 51 attempts have managed to come back from three goals down after the first leg of a Champions League knockout tie - could Spurs be the fifth?

Epic comeback anyone?

Champions League

Ready for action?

A huge night of Champions League football awaits.

Manchester City and Chelsea must overcome three-goal deficits if they are to reach the quarter-finals later tonight, while Premier League leaders Arsenal must find a way past a stubborn Bayer Leverkusen side.

But that is for later, today we will be building up to tomorrow's ties, with news conferences to come from the Liverpool and Newcastle camps from 15:30 GMT.

Our first stop, however, is at Tottenham, where interim manager Igor Tudor is busy planning an epic comeback of his own...