Match report

Tottenham Defeats Atletico Madrid 3-2 in UEFA Champions League Clash

Tottenham
Tottenham
3–2
FT
Atletico Madrid
Atletico Madrid
Mar 18, 2026

Tottenham delivered a hard-fought 3-2 victory against Atletico Madrid in the UEFA Champions League, showcasing their resilience and tactical acumen. Goals from R. Kolo Muani, Xavi Simons, and a late penalty ensured Spurs maintained their composure under pressure. Atletico, despite a strong response, fell short of a comeback.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Tottenham 3-2 Atletico Madrid
  • • R. Kolo Muani scored first for Tottenham at the 30th minute
  • • Atletico Madrid equalized through J. Álvarez at the 47th minute
  • • Xavi Simons secured the lead for Tottenham at the 52nd minute
  • • D. Hancko scored for Atletico Madrid at the 75th minute
  • • Xavi Simons scored a penalty for Tottenham in the 90th minute

Lineups

Tottenham

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 G. Vicario (G)
  • 3 R. Dragusin (D)
  • 17 C. Romero (D)
  • 37 M. van de Ven (D)
  • 24 D. Spence (D)
  • 14 A. Gray (M)
  • 29 P. M. Sarr (M)
  • 23 P. Porro (M)
  • 7 X. Simons (M)
  • 11 M. Tel (M)
  • 39 R. Kolo Muani (F)

Substitutes

  • 40 B. Austin
  • 31 A. Kinsky
  • 57 R. Kyerematen
  • 76 J. Rowswell
  • 4 K. Danso
  • 22 C. Gallagher
  • 13 D. Udogie
  • 15 L. Bergvall
  • 52 C. Olusesi

Atletico Madrid

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 J. Musso (G)
  • 16 N. Molina (D)
  • 24 R. Le Normand (D)
  • 17 D. Hancko (D)
  • 3 M. Ruggeri (D)
  • 20 G. Simeone (M)
  • 14 M. Llorente (M)
  • 5 J. Cardoso (M)
  • 22 A. Lookman (M)
  • 7 A. Griezmann (F)
  • 19 J. Alvarez (F)

Substitutes

  • 33 M. de Luis
  • 31 S. Esquivel
  • 6 Koke
  • 9 A. Sorloth
  • 2 J. M. Gimenez
  • 23 N. Gonzalez
  • 21 O. Vargas
  • 15 C. Lenglet
  • 10 A. Baena
  • 11 T. Almada
  • 18 M. Pubill
  • 34 J. Diaz

Timeline

  1. Atletico Madrid
    28' Atletico Madrid Card · Yellow Card
    M. Ruggeri

    Foul

  2. Tottenham
    30' Tottenham Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Kolo Muani · Assist: M. Tel
  3. Atletico Madrid
    47' Atletico Madrid Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Álvarez · Assist: A. Lookman
  4. Tottenham
    52' Tottenham Goal · Normal Goal
    Xavi Simons · Assist: A. Gray
  5. Atletico Madrid
    56' Atletico Madrid Card · Yellow Card
    A. Lookman

    Argument

  6. Tottenham
    57' Tottenham Card · Yellow Card
    P. Porro

    Argument

  7. Tottenham
    58' Tottenham Card · Yellow Card
    Guglielmo Vicario

    Argument

  8. Atletico Madrid
    63' Atletico Madrid subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Lookman · On: A. Sorloth
  9. Atletico Madrid
    64' Atletico Madrid subst · Substitution 2
    Off: N. Molina · On: Koke
  10. Tottenham
    66' Tottenham subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Dragusin · On: D. Udogie
  11. Tottenham
    70' Tottenham Card · Yellow Card
    C. Romero

    Foul

  12. Tottenham
    72' Tottenham Card · Yellow Card
    D. Udogie

    Foul

  13. Tottenham
    74' Tottenham subst · Substitution 2
    Off: P. Porro · On: L. Bergvall
  14. Atletico Madrid
    75' Atletico Madrid Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Hancko · Assist: J. Álvarez
  15. Tottenham
    81' Tottenham subst · Substitution 3
    Off: C. Romero · On: K. Danso
  16. Tottenham
    81' Tottenham subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Gray · On: C. Gallagher
  17. Tottenham
    81' Tottenham subst · Substitution 5
    Off: M. Tel · On: C. Olusesi
  18. Atletico Madrid
    84' Atletico Madrid subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Álvarez · On: N. Gonzalez
  19. Atletico Madrid
    84' Atletico Madrid subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Griezmann · On: A. Baena
  20. Atletico Madrid
    87' Atletico Madrid subst · Substitution 5
    Off: G. Simeone · On: José María Giménez
  21. Atletico Madrid
    90'+2 Atletico Madrid Card · Yellow Card
    A. Sorloth

    Foul

  22. Tottenham
    90' Tottenham Goal · Penalty
    Xavi Simons

Match Stats

Stat Tottenham Atletico Madrid
Fouls 16 8
Pass Accuracy 83% 83%
Offsides 1 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 18 18
Corners 7 7
Total Passes 415 404
Yellow Cards 4 3
Blocked Shots 6 9
Shots on Target 11 6
xG 2.45 1.04
Shots off Target 1 3
Possession 51% 49%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 344 335
Shots Inside Box 12 10
Saves 5 8
Shots Outside Box 6 8

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Tottenham's early goal by R. Kolo Muani set the tone and gave them a crucial lead
  • ▸ Xavi Simons' goal just after the half-hour mark established Tottenham's control
  • ▸ Atletico Madrid's second goal by D. Hancko brought them back into the game, but Tottenham's late penalty secured the victory