Pedro Porro played a key role in Tottenham’s 3-2 win over Atletico Madrid in the Champions League.
A week ago, it appeared as if Igor Tudor was walking a tight rope, as speculation ran rife about his future after Tottenham Hotspur’s 5-2 loss to Atletico Madrid at the Wanda Metropolitano in the Champions League. However, a spirited 1-1 draw with Liverpool at Anfield, and an impressive 3-2 win in the second leg against Atletico Madrid, albeit losing 5-7 on aggregate, have pumped some much-needed spark and confidence back into the Lilywhites dressing room.
The result against Atletico Madrid at home on Wednesday night meant Igor Tudor secured his first win as Tottenham boss. While Spurs were eliminated from the Champions League, there were several positives to take from the performance. They were fully deserving of the victory in the second leg, and gave a lot of problems to the Spanish side, even though they travelled to North London with a three-goal cushion.
With the North Londoners now out of all cup competitions, Igor Tudor and Co. have only the Premier League to concentrate on. Spurs are still looking for their first Premier League win in 2026, and under Tudor, and Sunday provides them with a great opportunity to achieve both.
Pedro Porro reveals message in Tottenham dressing room ahead of Nottingham Forest relegation clash
All attention now turns to the Premier League, where the Lilywhites welcome relegation rivals Nottingham Forest to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Sunday afternoon. Nottingham Forest sit just one point and one place below Spurs in the table, so this is practically a six-pointer for both sides.
Given the lift Tottenham have enjoyed from the past two outings, fans will now be optimistic of seeing their side prevail against Forest. Speaking after the Atletico game, Pedro Porro admitted that the victory in midweek has given the team confidence heading into a game “like final” on Sunday.
“It’s tough. It’s not easy because nobody wants to be in this position at this point, fighting like this, for what we’re fighting for,” Pedro Porro was quoted by The Standard.
“But the most important thing is the team is fighting and that we came out with a victory. It’s something bittersweet, but it gives you confidence for what’s going to be like a final on Sunday.
“Yeah the message we’ve said is that this match was also good to gain some confidence despite the elimination.
“We’ve had some bad matches in the Premier League to be honest but the last one against Liverpool, we also came out with a draw, so we’re picking up some good feelings again, and that’s the overall sense that we’re left with.”
Spurs have to win against Forest
Tottenham have not secured three points in the Premier League since defeating Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park in December, and are 16th in the table. There is no better time to create a daylight between them and Forest, who beat Spurs 3-0 at City Ground in the reverse fixture. And they also held Man City to a 2-2 draw at the Etihad Stadium in their last league outing, so Tudor and Co. face a big test.
There is some momentum gained over the last two games, and Tudor will want his side to continue the good run by beating Forest. A win would do wonders and set us up nicely for the remaining seven fixtures.