Match report
Atletico Madrid Stuns Tottenham 5-2 in Champions League Showdown
Atletico Madrid
5–2
FT
Tottenham
Mar 10, 2026
Atletico Madrid stuns Tottenham with a commanding 5-2 victory in a high-stakes UEFA Champions League encounter. Goals from M. Llorente, A. Griezmann, J. Álvarez, and Robin Le Normand secured a memorable win for the home side, despite a spirited fightback from Tottenham’s P. Porro and D. Solanke.
Key Facts
- • Atletico Madrid: 5 goals
- • Tottenham: 2 goals
- • A. Griezmann scored at 14 minutes
- • J. Álvarez netted twice at 15 and 55 minutes
- • Tottenham's P. Porro and D. Solanke scored at 26 and 76 minutes respectively
- • D. Spence and R. Kolo Muani were substituted early
Lineups
Atletico Madrid
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI
- 13 Jan Oblak (G)
- 18 Marc Pubill (D)
- 24 Robin Le Normand (D)
- 17 Dávid Hancko (D)
- 3 Matteo Ruggeri (D)
- 20 Giuliano Simeone (M)
- 14 Marcos Llorente (M)
- 5 Johnny Cardoso (M)
- 22 Ademola Lookman (M)
- 7 Antoine Griezmann (F)
- 19 Julián Alvarez (F)
Substitutes
- 8 Pablo Barrios
- 9 Alexander Sørloth
- 23 Nicolás González
- 1 Juan Musso
- 2 José María Giménez
- 34 Julio Díaz
- 15 Clément Lenglet
- 16 Nahuel Molina
- 10 Alejandro Baena
- 6 Koke
- 11 Thiago Almada
- 21 Obed Vargas
Tottenham
Formation: 3-4-3
Starting XI
- 31 Antonín Kinský (G)
- 4 Kevin Danso (D)
- 17 Cristian Romero (D)
- 37 Micky van de Ven (D)
- 23 Pedro Porro (M)
- 14 Archie Gray (M)
- 29 Pape Matar Sarr (M)
- 24 Djed Spence (M)
- 39 Randal Kolo Muani (F)
- 9 Richarlison (F)
- 11 Mathys Tel (F)
Substitutes
- 1 Guglielmo Vicario
- 22 Conor Gallagher
- 19 Dominic Solanke
- 6 João Palhinha
- 40 Brandon Austin
- 3 Radu Drăguşin
- 76 James Rowswell
- 52 Callum Olusesi
- 7 Xavi Simons
Timeline
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4' Tottenham Card · Yellow CardD. Spence
Tripping
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6' Atletico Madrid Goal · Normal GoalM. Llorente · Assist: J. Álvarez
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14' Atletico Madrid Goal · Normal GoalA. Griezmann
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15' Atletico Madrid Goal · Normal GoalJ. Álvarez
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17' Tottenham subst · Substitution 1Off: A. Kinsky · On: Guglielmo Vicario
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22' Atletico Madrid Goal · Normal GoalRobin Le Normand
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26' Tottenham Goal · Normal GoalP. Porro · Assist: Richarlison
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46' Tottenham subst · Substitution 2Off: M. Tel · On: C. Gallagher
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46' Tottenham subst · Substitution 3Off: R. Kolo Muani · On: D. Solanke
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55' Atletico Madrid Goal · Normal GoalJ. Álvarez · Assist: A. Griezmann
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60' Tottenham Card · Yellow CardRicharlison
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62' Tottenham Card · Yellow CardA. Gray
Holding
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68' Tottenham subst · Substitution 4Off: Richarlison · On: J. Palhinha
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69' Atletico Madrid subst · Substitution 1Off: A. Lookman · On: Pablo Barrios
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69' Atletico Madrid subst · Substitution 2Off: M. Llorente · On: A. Sorloth
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73' Atletico Madrid subst · Substitution 3Off: J. Álvarez · On: N. Gonzalez
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76' Tottenham Goal · Normal GoalD. Solanke · Assist: P. Porro
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80' Tottenham Card · Yellow CardK. Danso
Tripping
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81' Atletico Madrid subst · Substitution 4Off: A. Griezmann · On: Koke
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83' Tottenham subst · Substitution 5Off: D. Spence · On: Xavi Simons
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85' Tottenham Card · Yellow CardC. Romero
Elbowing
Match Stats
| Stat | Atletico Madrid | Tottenham |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 15 | 12 |
| Pass Accuracy | 85% | 84% |
| Offsides | 0 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 11 | 11 |
| Corners | 4 | 2 |
| Total Passes | 487 | 346 |
| Yellow Cards | 0 | 5 |
| Blocked Shots | 2 | 1 |
| Shots on Target | 7 | 5 |
| xG | 3.12 | 1.41 |
| Shots off Target | 2 | 5 |
| Possession | 58% | 42% |
| Goals Prevented | -1 | -1 |
| Accurate Passes | 414 | 289 |
| Shots Inside Box | 9 | 9 |
| Saves | 3 | 3 |
| Shots Outside Box | 2 | 2 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Atletico Madrid scored three goals in quick succession (6th, 14th, and 15th minutes) to establish an early commanding lead over Tottenham.
- ▸ Despite Tottenham's efforts and two goals from P. Porro and D. Solanke, Atletico Madrid's strong defensive play and counterattacks prevented any significant momentum shift.