Xavi Simons proved he is committed to Tottenham Hotspur’s situation, as he produced a goal against Atletico Madrid described as “spectacular” by commentator Sam Matterface.
Tottenham beat Atletico Madrid 3-2 in the second leg of their last 16 tie in the Champions League, securing a first win for manager Igor Tudor but it's not enough to win the tie, as Atletico win 7-5 on aggregate to progress to the quarter finals.
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Here are our Tottenham player ratings after they beat Atletico Madrid on the night but lost on aggregate in their Champions League clash
This match was always expected to be an uphill battle.
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The final whistle has sounded in the game between Tottenham Hotspur and Atletico Madrid in the Champions League second-leg round of 16 tie, and the player ratings are in.
Tottenham Hotspur did not advance in the Champions League Round of 16, but they did save face, winning the second leg againt Spanish giants Atletico Madrid 3-2 even though they clearly had their eyes peeled to this weekend's vital Premier League clash against Nottingham Forest in the thick of the
Tottenham Hotspur have their first win under Igor Tudor as they defeated Atletico Madrid 3-2 in the Champions League, with Xavi Simons running the show.