Tottenham Hotspur travels to Spain for the first leg of their Champions League round of 16 tie against Atletico Madrid on Tuesday at 8pm. The return fixture takes place on March 18 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Spurs recently suffered a 3-1 home defeat to Crystal Palace, heightening relegation concerns in the Premier League. The European clash offers a break from domestic struggles, with the team enjoying a full weekend of preparation after skipping the FA Cup fifth round.
Tottenham Hotspur Injury Updates
Injuries continue to plague Tottenham throughout the season. Full-back Djed Spence misses the last two matches due to soreness. Manager Igor Tudor remains hopeful for his availability but awaits final confirmation.
Long-term absentees Dejan Kulusevski, James Maddison, and Wilson Odobert recover from serious knee injuries. Rodrigo Bentancur rehabilitates following hamstring surgery, while forward Mohammed Kudus targets a return after the international break.
Lucas Bergvall and Ben Davies also eye post-international break comebacks from ankle issues. Destiny Udogie nears recovery after a four-to-five-week absence starting in early February, though the Atletico match may come too soon.
Defender Radu Dragusin skipped the Palace game with a minor issue, leaving his status uncertain. Positively, Micky van de Ven serves no suspension in Europe after his Palace red card, making him available.
Atletico Madrid Medical Concerns
Atletico’s injury list remains short. Midfielder Rodrigo Mendoza sustained a moderate ankle sprain during Saturday’s 3-2 La Liga win over Real Sociedad and will miss the Tottenham clash.
Pablo Barrios returns to training after sitting out nine matches with a muscle injury. The 22-year-old’s participation remains in doubt for the midweek fixture.
