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Tottenham Hotspur are still keen to sign Scotland left-back Andy Robertson despite their failed attempt in January, with Liverpool having decided to let the veteran control his own destiny when the 31-year-old's contract expires this summer. (Football Insider), external

With Boca Juniors planning to sell Marcelo Saracchi this summer, a permanent move to Celtic could depend on the on-loan 27-year-old being content to play back-up at left-back to Kieran Tierney. (Football Insider), external

Viljami Sinisalo's form could mean Celtic target a back-up goalkeeper for the 24-year-old Finland goalkeeper rather than a replacement for first choice Kasper Schmeichel, who is highly likely to leave this summer. (Football Insider), external

Hull City striker Oli McBurnie aims to land a Scotland recall for World Cup and the 29-year-old tells a nation he is a changed man. (Daily Record), external

Celtic right-back Julian Araujo could be set for an international recall with Mexico for the first time in nine months after head coach Javier Aguirre revealed he has been in talks with the on-loan Bournemouth 24-year-old. (Scottish Sun), external

New York Red Bulls expert Mark Fishkin has hailed Aberdeen managerial candidate Sandro Schwarz as a strong tactician who always strengthens a team with his substitutions. (Press & Journal), external

The Rangers Fan Advisory Board and the Rangers Supporters' Association have criticised Police Scotland for the way Celtic fans were able to "storm the turnstiles before the match" and "invade the pitch" and for the "chronic lack of segregation on Helen Street" before and after Sunday's troubled Old Firm derby. (The National), external

The Celtic Fans Collective has raised concerns about the way visiting fans were treated on the approach to Ibrox, bus parking and the turnstiles before Sunday's Old Firm derby and called for action from Police Scotland and Celtic Football Club while saying that head of safety, security and operations Mark Hargreaves' "absence on the day" makes his position untenable. (The Herald), external

Police Scotland Chief Inspector Emma Croft says Rangers and Celtic need to do more to engage with fans, especially ultra groups, and set some new ground rules and boundaries as to what they are accepting of their fans. (Glasgow Times), external

Falkirk striker Brian Graham admits taking his 10-year-old son to his first Old Firm game was one of the worst decisions of his life, describing the scenes at the end as "absolutely horrific". (Clyde 1 Superscoreboard), external

Clyde believe they may have taken a huge step towards a return to their spiritual home in Glasgow, with the Clyde FC Community Foundation revealing the Scottish League 2 club could be playing at the Stepford Football Centre in the near future with talks on-going with the current lease-holders about a switch. (Daily Record), external

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Tottenham manager Igor Tudor insists his decision to substitute Antonin Kinsky was done to "protect" the team, after the goalkeeper was replaced by Guglielmo Vicario after just 17 minutes, with Tottenham already 3-0 down to Atletico Madrid in the first leg of their last-16 tie in the Champions League.

If Igor Tudor believed his brief losing reign could not get any worse after the home defeat by Crystal Palace, he reckoned without one of the most humiliating nights in Spurs' recent history.

The Croatian was bold with his team selection, especially dropping regular first choice Guglielmo Vicario for young deputy Antonin Kinsky.

To say it was a move that back-fired is a masterpiece of under-statement as Kinsky suffered the sort of personal nightmare that will take huge strength of character to recover from.

Even the hearts of Atletico's passionate, partisan support went out to Kinsky as his number came up following his errors, with team-mates also moving to offer words of comfort as he went off.

Tudor was in optimistic mood before the game, but that all changed inside 23 madcap minutes as Spurs slipped – literally – from one costly error to another, effectively ending this contest and, in all likelihood, the tie.

Spurs actually created chances of their own as Atletico stepped off the gas, but the damage was already done.

And it may be permanent damage for the beleaguered Tudor, who arrived as an emergency measure with a reputation for having an instant impact in his chequered coaching career.

Instead, things have arguably got worse and now, with a testing trip to Liverpool on Sunday and Spurs just one point off the Premier League relegation places, the club's hierarchy look like they will soon face another decision of huge significance in a bid to somehow rescue a season in freefall.

Tottenham replaced goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky in just the 17th minute of their Champions League last-16 tie at Atletico Madrid after conceding three goals inside the opening quarter of an hour.

The Czech Republic stopper, 22, endured a nightmare start and interim boss Igor Tudor quickly replaced him with Guglielmo Vicario.

Italian Vicario has started the majority of Tottenham's games this season but was dropped for Tuesday's first-leg tie in Madrid after being criticised for poor performances.

However, Vicario also conceded five minutes after coming on as Atletico stormed into a 4-0 lead by the 22nd minute, before Pedro Porro reduced the deficit by half-time.

Tottenham signed Kinsky from Slavia Prague in a deal worth about £12.5m in January 2025.

His first error - a slip - led to Marcos Llorente making it 1-0 in the sixth minute, before Antoine Griezmann added a second eight minutes later.

Kinsky - who last started in October for the second of two Carabao Cup games this season - was also at fault for Atletico's third goal, gifting the ball straight to Julian Alvarez to finish easily in the 15th minute.

The keeper had his head in his hands after that horror show and was taken off less than two minutes later, going straight down the tunnel.

BBC Sport's chief football writer Phil McNulty, who was at the match, said: "I've watched a lot of football but not sure I've ever witnessed anything quite like this.

"Not just those mistakes, but Igor Tudor's decision to take Antonin Kinsky off.

"What a horrible night for the young keeper. The Atleti fans actually gave him sympathetic applause but not sure how he can be consoled after that."

BBC Sport's Spanish football reporter Elizabeth Conway, also at the match, added: "Kevin Danso, Cristian Romero and Pedro Porro went straight over to Antonin Kinsky as he left the pitch to show their support.

"It was a disastrous 17 minutes for the 22-year-old Czech."

Ex-Spurs defender Sebastien Bassong is hopeful the Champions League campaign will boost Tottenham's quest to survive this season.

Igor Tudor's side are in Spain tonight for the first leg of their last-16 tie with Atletico Madrid and have been impressive in Europe, in contrast to their domestic struggles.

"The good thing with football is that the next game is always coming round really quickly," Bassong said on BBC Radio 5 Live Breakfast.

"The Champions League game is an opportunity for Tudor to galvanise his players and get them together in order to apply to the Premier League.

"They need to create some momentum if they are going to stay safe."

Bassong refused to blame injuries for Tottenham's troubles this season, instead suggesting their position in the table is down to a lot of "mistakes" at all levels.

"It is a collective - you can't put it down to one entity," he said. "However, they still have an opportunity to get out of trouble.

"That's what I am expecting from a big, talented group of players."

Former Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp says a result against Atletico Madrid in the Champions League on Tuesday night "would be great" but insists the priority for Spurs has to be Premier League survival.

A run of 11 games without a win - and five straight defeats - has left Tottenham one point above the bottom three, with nine games to go.

"It is unbelievable they are in this position again with the squad they've got, the best training ground and best stadium in the country," he told BBC Radio 5 Live Breakfast.

"Unfortunately, the players haven't performed and they need to stand up and be counted. Spurs are in a dogfight.

"The ambition for this season has to be to stay in the Premier League."

New boss Igor Tudor has been unable to reverse the direction of travel but Redknapp does not believe he is to blame for their woes.

"It's very difficult - the team is struggling and no-one has a magic wand," he said. "Whatever is going on has been happening for the past 40 games. He can't just walk in and sprinkle star dust."

So will Redknapp be ready to step into the dugout if required?

"I won't - I don't expect to get a call," he added. "My focus this week is enjoying myself at Cheltenham!"

A lifelong Tottenham Hotspur fan has been able to return to supporting her side in person, after getting support from occupational therapists, and with the help of a portable oxygen supply.

Jacqueline Green, from Canterbury, Kent previously had a 16-day stay in hospital, nine of which were in a critical care unit in an induced coma, being treated for double pneumonia.

In December 2024, she was re-admitted to critical care with respiratory failure and was referred to the East Kent Specialist Respiratory Service, after struggling with her mental health.

The 69-year-old said: "Watching the game live, with the roaring crowd, instead of in front of the telly in my front room, was a magical moment."

She said: "It's been a long time coming and at times I didn't think I'd get here.

"It's funny the things that matter to you most and what you miss about fitter and happier times."

Green, who also has chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), also spent six weeks being treated in an anxiety and symptom management programme, having spent time at the William Harvey Hospital in Ashford.

COPD can lead to increasingly difficulty breathing over time, a persistent cough and frequent chest infections.

Since her improvement, Jacqueline has started volunteering at her local pulmonary rehabilitation programme, passing-on her real-life experiences and inspiring people.

Respiratory nurse Sue Gaskin explained: "I met Jacqueline at a particularly dark time in her life.

"Her experiences in hospital had left her traumatised and very downbeat, but I knew we could work together to help her access the support she desperately needed."

Atlético Madrid have only won one of their last 10 UEFA Champions League meetings with English clubs (D2 L7), beating Manchester United 1-0 in March 2022.

Tottenham Hotspur have faced Atlético Madrid just once before in European competition, beating them in the 1963 Cup Winners' Cup final 5-1.

Atlético Madrid have progressed from two of their three previous UEFA Champions League last 16 ties against English clubs, beating Liverpool in 2019-20 and Manchester United in 2021-22, losing the other to Chelsea in 2020-21.

Tottenham have only lost one of their last five UEFA Champions League meetings with Spanish opponents (W2 D2), a 2-4 home defeat to Barcelona in the 2018-19 group stage.

Atlético Madrid have never lost a UEFA Champions League knockout stage game under Diego Simeone at either their former home, the Vicente Calderón (W7 D4), or their current home, the Riyadh Air Metropolitano (W6 D2).

Tottenham have won their last three UEFA Champions League games without conceding a goal (v Slavia Prague, Borussia Dortmund and Eintracht Frankfurt). They have never previously won four consecutive matches in the European Cup/UEFA Champions League, nor have they kept four straight clean sheets before.

This will be Tottenham boss Igor Tudor’s first game as a manager in the knockout stages of the UEFA Champions League, while he has won just two of nine matches in the competition overall (D2 L5). His most recent game in the competition was a defeat in the Spanish capital, losing 0-1 at Real Madrid in charge of Juventus this season (October 2025).

Ademola Lookman has had a hand in 16 goals in his last 21 appearances in major European competition (12 goals, 4 assists), while he scored in his only start in the UEFA Champions League to date for current club Atlético Madrid (v Club Brugge in the previous round).

Randal Kolo Muani has been directly involved in five goals in seven games for Tottenham in the UEFA Champions League this season (3 goals, 2 assists), already his most in a single edition. Indeed, only two players have netted more than three goals in their first Champions League campaign as a Spurs player: Gareth Bale and Peter Crouch (both 4 in 2010-11).

Along with leading his team for goal involvements (7 – 5 goals, 2 assists), Atlético Madrid forward Julián Álvarez has averaged 71.1 high-intensity pressures per 90 in the UEFA Champions League; the highest average of any player remaining in the 2025-26 tournament (min. 300 minutes played).