Atletico progress to UCL quarter-finals despite Spurs victory at home.
Atletico Madrid have advanced to the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals with a 7-5 aggregate win over Tottenham Hotspur, despite a 3-2 defeat at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Trailing 5-2 from the first leg, Spurs launched a spirited fightback. Randal Kolo Muani opened the scoring for Tottenham with a neat header, followed by a brilliant strike from Xavi Simons from outside the box to keep hopes alive.
Atletico twice came from behind in the match. Julian Alvarez struck a stunning goal and later set up David Hancko to extend Atletico’s advantage. A 90th-minute penalty from Simons provided only consolation for Spurs.
Despite Tottenham’s late push, Atletico’s performance across both legs ensured their progress. Alvarez’s combined goals and assists in the tie placed him in elite company alongside legends like Alessandro Del Piero, Kaká, and Robert Lewandowski.
Barcelona await Diego Simeone’s side in the quarter-finals, setting up a high-profile clash in the last eight. Spurs’ fightback fell short, ending their Champions League campaign with a dramatic yet ultimately insufficient effort.
