Tottenham in turmoil upon Madrid return as Igor Tudor seeks Champions League reprieve

Sam Tabuteau Tue, 10 March 2026 at 9:35 am UTC·4 min read Tottenham return to the scene of their 2019 Champions League final defeat to Liverpool as a club in turmoil. Tonight they take on Atletico Madrid at the Metropolitano. It was at the same stadium nearly seven years ago that - despite falling to goals from Mohammed Salah and Divock Origi - Spurs were supposed to embark on a new chapter of success in the club’s history.Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Yet, the failure to build on that night in Madrid has hung over Spurs. They now find themselves staring at relegation to the Championship. Spurs arrive in Madrid fresh, after a rare weekend off, but somewhat distracted. With just...