Atlético de Madrid play Tottenham Hotspur tonight in an official match since the 1963 Cup Winners’ Cup final in Rotterdam, which the English side won 5-1.
Such a scoreline is unlikely to repeat itself tonight at the Metropolitano, where Atlético have won four of five UEFA Champions League fixtures this season. That said, this game may not be so straightforward, even against a Spurs side that sits 16th in the Premier League: Atleti have yet to keep a clean sheet in this season’s Champions League, having shipped 19 goals through eight league phase games and the two-legged play-off tie against Club Brugge.
Spurs came through the league phase in fourth position, but that was under previous head coach Thomas Frank. Following Frank’s dismissal last month, former Juventus boss Igor Tudor has stepped in — though he has lost all three of his Premier League matches in charge.
Lineups
Match info
UEFA Champions League round of 16 first leg: Club Atlético de Madrid vs Tottenham Hotspur FC
Date Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Location Estadio Metropolitano, Madrid, Spain
Kickoff time 9:00 p.m. CET (ESP), 8:00 p.m. GMT (UK), 4:00 p.m. ET/1:00 p.m. PT (US)
Referee Serdar Gözübüyük
How to watch
Spain Movistar+, Movistar Liga de Campeones 2
United States Paramount+
United Kingdom TNT Sports 1 and 3
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Thread rules
This game might get heated. Cholo Simeone might make a head-scratching change or two. Plus, we remember all too well how last season’s Champions League campaign ended. But please — don’t use offensive/derogatory language, and keep swearing to a minimum. Don’t abuse the coaches, the players or the match officials.
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Aúpa Atleti!!!