Tottenham 3-2 Atletico Madrid, UEFA Champions League: Los Colchoneros Seal Quarter-Final Spot Despite Loss
Tottenham Hotspur were knocked out of the UEFA Champions League 2025-26 Round of 16 despite a 3-2 win over Atletico Madrid in the second leg at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, but lost 7-5 on aggregate. Trailing by three goals from Madrid, Spurs struck first through Randal Kolo Muani's header at the half-hour mark. Atletico hit back immediately after the restart with Julian Alvarez, before Xavi Simons restored Spurs' lead just five minutes later. The tie was effectively settled when David Hancko's header made it 2-2 on the night. Simons converted a late penalty to secure a 3-2 victory, but Atletico advanced on aggregate, setting up a quarter-final clash against Barcelona.
Atletico Madrid's Alex Baena, left, and Tottenham's Djed Spence challenge for the ball during the Champions League round of 16, second leg soccer match between Tottenham and Atletico Madrid in London, England. | Photo: AP/Kin Cheung
Tottenham's Xavi Simons, right, celebrates after scoring his side's third goal by a penalty during the Champions League round of 16, second leg soccer match between Tottenham and Atletico Madrid in London, England. | Photo: AP/Kin Cheung
Atletico Madrid's Julian Alvarez, left, shoots the ball during the Champions League round of 16, second leg soccer match between Tottenham and Atletico Madrid in London, England. | Photo: AP/Kin Cheung
Atletico Madrid's David Hancko, centre, celebrates with teammates after scoring his side's second goal during the Champions League round of 16, second leg soccer match between Tottenham and Atletico Madrid in London, England. | Photo: AP/Kin Cheung
Atletico Madrid's Julian Alvarez, centre, celebrates with Atletico Madrid's Marcos Llorente after scoring his side's first goal during the Champions League round of 16, second leg soccer match between Tottenham and Atletico Madrid in London, England. | Photo: AP/Kin Cheung
Atletico Madrid's Julian Alvarez, centre, and Tottenham's Archie Gray challenge for the ball during the Champions League round of 16, second leg soccer match between Tottenham and Atletico Madrid in London, England. | Photo: AP/Kin Cheung
Tottenham's Xavi Simons, centre, celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the Champions League round of 16, second leg soccer match between Tottenham and Atletico Madrid in London, England. | Photo: AP/Kin Cheung
Atletico Madrid's Julian Alvarez celebrares after scoring his side's first goal during the Champions League round of 16, second leg soccer match between Tottenham and Atletico Madrid in London, England. | Photo: AP/Kin Cheung
Atletico Madrid's Julian Alvarez, second from left, scores his side's first goal during the Champions League round of 16, second leg soccer match between Tottenham and Atletico Madrid in London, England. | Photo: AP/Kin Cheung
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