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Atletico Madrid vs Tottenham Hotspur Competition – Champions League Stadium: Riyadh Air Metropolitano Date: 10th March 2026 Kick-off time – 20:00 GMT
Atlético Madrid host Tottenham Hotspur at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano on Tuesday 10th March 2026 in the first leg of this Champions League knockout tie, with kick-off at 20:00 GMT. On paper, the contrast in current form could hardly be more extreme. Los Rojiblancos arrive into this European occasion off the back of four wins from five, domestically sharp and with genuine Champions League ambition backed up by 24 goals scored in the competition this season. Tottenham, by brutal contrast, arrive in Madrid having lost all five of their last Premier League matches — a run of form that will have done nothing to inspire confidence heading into one of the most demanding away legs in European football. The Champions League statistics underline the gulf in confidence: Atlético carry a goal difference of +5 from 24 scored, while Spurs have a better defensive record with just 7 conceded and a goal difference of +10 — but their 17 goals scored and nine assists tell the story of a side that has found the net consistently enough to reach this stage, if not to win domestically.
Atlético Madrid head into this first leg in excellent shape. Their most recent result was a 3-2 home win over Real Sociedad on March 7th — a competitive, high-quality La Liga performance that underlines their attacking intent and resilience. In their previous match, they suffered a 3-0 defeat away at Barcelona in the Copa del Rey on March 3rd — a result that came in a cup competition and will not have dimmed their mood unduly. Earlier, they recorded a 1-0 win away at Real Oviedo in La Liga on February 28th — a solid, professional away victory. Their most significant recent European form came on February 24th, when they beat Club Brugge 4-1 at home in the Champions League, a commanding display on this very ground. Before that, they won 4-2 at home to Espanyol in La Liga on February 21st. Four wins in five across all competitions, with some genuinely impressive attacking performances, makes the Metropolitano a formidable venue for any visitor this week.
Tottenham arrive in Spain in a state of crisis. Their most recent result was a 3-1 home defeat to Crystal Palace on March 5th — a result that capped five consecutive Premier League losses and represents one of the most alarming runs of form in the club’s recent history. In their previous match, they lost 2-1 away at Fulham on March 1st. Earlier, they were beaten 4-1 at home by Arsenal on February 22nd in a painful north London derby, lost 2-1 at home to Newcastle United on February 10th, and were beaten 2-0 away at Manchester United on February 7th. Zero wins, zero draws, five straight losses — none of that suggests a side capable of containing Atlético Madrid over 90 minutes away from home. However, their Champions League record this season tells a different story: 17 goals scored, just 7 conceded, a goal difference of +10. The gap between their European form and their domestic implosion is stark, and Spurs will need to draw heavily on that continental confidence if they are to take anything back to north London for the second leg.
The head-to-head record between these sides is limited to a single meeting — a pre-season International Champions Cup fixture in July 2016, when Atlético won 1-0 away at Tottenham. There is no meaningful competitive history to draw on, which makes this tie unpredictable in its own way. What is clear is that the Metropolitano crowd will be in full voice, and Atlético’s relentless pressing game will test every aspect of Spurs’ defensive resolve from the first whistle.
UK viewers can watch this Champions League first leg live on TNT Sports 1, TNT Sports 3 and discovery+ with a 20:00 GMT kick-off on Tuesday. Fans in the USA can stream on Paramount+, DAZN USA and ViX. Spanish supporters can watch on Movistar+ and Movistar Liga de Campeones 2, while viewers in Italy can tune in on Sky Sport 254, SKY Go Italia and NOW TV.
Atlético Madrid Form
| Result | Home Team | Score | Away Team | Competition | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W | Atlético Madrid | 3-2 | Real Sociedad | Spanish LaLiga | Mar 7, 2026 |
| L | Barcelona | 3-0 | Atlético Madrid | Spanish Copa del Rey | Mar 3, 2026 |
| W | Real Oviedo | 0-1 | Atlético Madrid | Spanish LaLiga | Feb 28, 2026 |
| W | Atlético Madrid | 4-1 | Club Brugge | Champions League | Feb 24, 2026 |
| W | Atlético Madrid | 4-2 | Espanyol | Spanish LaLiga | Feb 21, 2026 |
Tottenham Hotspur Form
| Result | Home Team | Score | Away Team | Competition | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L | Tottenham Hotspur | 1-3 | Crystal Palace | English Premier League | Mar 5, 2026 |
| L | Fulham | 2-1 | Tottenham Hotspur | English Premier League | Mar 1, 2026 |
| L | Tottenham Hotspur | 1-4 | Arsenal | English Premier League | Feb 22, 2026 |
| L | Tottenham Hotspur | 1-2 | Newcastle United | English Premier League | Feb 10, 2026 |
| L | Manchester United | 2-0 | Tottenham Hotspur | English Premier League | Feb 7, 2026 |
Head To Head Record
| Home Team | Score | Away Team | Competition | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tottenham Hotspur | 0-1 | Atlético Madrid | International Champions Cup | Jul 29, 2016 |
TV Listings / Streaming
| Country | Channel(s) |
|---|---|
| Great Britain | TNT Sports 1, TNT Sports 3, discovery+, discovery+ App |
| Ireland Republic | TNT Sports 1, TNT Sports 3, discovery+, discovery+ App |
| USA | Paramount+, DAZN USA, ViX |
| Spain | Movistar+, Movistar Liga de Campeones 2 |
| Italy | Sky Sport 254, SKY Go Italia, NOW TV |
| Germany | DAZN Germany |
| France | Canal+ Sport, myCANAL |
| Canada | DAZN Canada, fuboTV Canada |
| Australia | Stan Sport |
| Netherlands | Ziggo Sport 3 |
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