It is a story of two divergent symmetrys. One looking to arrest a dangerous meltdown and the other looking to take advantage and rise. The venue is The Metropolitano in Madrid tonight.
Tottenham Hotspur who secured an automatic qualification to the Round of 16 of the UEFA Champions League have found themselves in troubled waters in the English Premier League in recent times. With new Manager Igor Tudor at the helm, the fortunes of the club just refuse to change. A surge of defeats has put Tottenham in a precarious position and are running the risk of relegation.
Atletico de Madrid have won 4 of their last 5 games and look good to seal another win against the troubled unit of Tottenham. Their 3-2 win over Real Sociedad some 72 hours ago must be a confidence booster.
Sorloth, Alvarez, new entrant Lookman and the experienced Griezmann make Atletico a tough side to play and even a tougher side to beat. For Tottenham Dominic Solanke, Kolo Muani, PM Sarr along with Tel have the calibre to give Atletico a run for their money, but unfortunately their defensive misgivings off late have greatly harmed the side. Hopefully Richarlison’s return to the side might boost Tottenham’s goal scoring prowess at least.
It is, therefore, Atletico’s game to lose and if Tottenham emerge victorious, the confidence from the win might just be the boost the beleaguered side is searching for.