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'Doomsday scenario' - Van de Ven makes 'completely done' admission

Tottenham defender Micky van de Ven has painted a bleak picture of the current state of affairs at the club following a humiliating 5-2 Champions League defeat to Atletico Madrid. The Dutch centre-back did not hold back in his assessment of a match that saw Spurs trail by four goals within the opening 22 minutes, describing the collapse in the Spanish capital as nothing short of a "doomsday scenario" for the Premier League side.

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Kinsky, Karius & the worst-ever UCL goalkeeper displays

Antonin Kinsky's name will live in Tottenham and Champions League infamy for ever more. The Spurs goalkeeper was thrust into the line-up for Tuesday's last-16 first leg at Atletico Madrid, only to last just 17 minutes after twice gifting goals to Diego Simeone's side in what will go down as one of the worst goalkeeping performances in the history of Europe's premier club competition.

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📽️ | Osimhen moved to tears by Galatasaray tifo

Victor Osimhen was overcome with emotion ahead of Galatasaray's Champions League round of 16 first-leg clash against Liverpool on Tuesday night. Moments before kick-off at a raucous Rams Park, the home supporters unveiled a massive, poignant tifo featuring a portrait of the Nigerian striker alongside his late mother. The banner was accompanied by a powerful message that clearly resonated with the 27-year-old forward: "We are family and family is everything."

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Atalanta coach Palladino stands by refusal to 'park bus' against Bayern

Atalanta head coach Raffaele Palladino has sensationally defended his tactical approach despite witnessing his side suffer a devastating 6-1 loss at home to Bayern Munich. The Champions League round of 16 first leg turned into a nightmare for the Bergamo outfit, but the manager remained steadfast in his footballing philosophy, refusing to entertain the idea of adopting a more defensive setup against the German giants.

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'He made the mistakes, not the manager!' - Kinsky blasted for sub reaction

Former Premier League striker Troy Deeney has pulled no punches in his assessment of Antonin Kinsky’s conduct during Tottenham’s 5-2 Champions League collapse against Atletico Madrid. The 22-year-old goalkeeper was hauled off after just 17 minutes following a series of high-profile errors, but rather than taking a seat on the bench, he headed straight for the dressing room.

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Tottenham Supporters' Trust call for 'emergency action'

Tottenham's crisis has deepened following their humiliating 5-2 defeat to Atletico Madrid in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie. The result has left the club's fanbase in open revolt, with the Tottenham Hotspur Supporters’ Trust (THST) demanding "emergency action" as the side endures the worst losing streak in its entire 143-year history.

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Simeone 'never seen' anything like Kinsky's early substitution

Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone admitted he was left shocked after seeing Tottenham interim boss Igor Tudor substitute goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky just 17 minutes into their Champions League clash. The 22-year-old Czech shot-stopper endured a nightmare evening at the Metropolitano, committing massive errors that left Spurs trailing 3-0 in under a quarter of an hour. Simeone, usually known for his own touchline intensity, confessed that the decision to haul off a goalkeeper so early was a first for him to witness in the dugout.

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Howe praises 'outstanding' Newcastle after 'soft' last-gasp Barca penalty

Eddie Howe whisked away the frustration of a "soft" late equaliser to focus on what he described as an "outstanding" Newcastle United performance against Barcelona. St James' Park was rocking as the Magpies went toe-to-toe with the Catalan giants, only to be denied a first-leg advantage by a controversial late penalty that leaves the Champions League round of 16 tie on a knife-edge heading into the second leg at Camp Nou.

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Barcelona & Arsenal target Alvarez makes shock transfer admission

Julian Alvarez has sent shockwaves through the Metropolitano by admitting he is unsure if he will still be an Atletico Madrid player next season, amid links with Barcelona and Arsenal. Despite the club's efforts to dampen exit talk, the Argentina international declined to give a definitive answer regarding his future following a standout performance against Tottenham Hotspur in the Champions League.

Madrid must sign Rodri

Madrid must move for Rodri NOW & solve their biggest issue

Real Madrid are not, objectively, having that bad of a season. They are within four points of Barcelona atop La Liga - a not insurmountable gap - and are in the Champions League round of 16 despite a tough league-phase slate of fixtures. Yes, they fired a manager in Xabi Alonso and face uncertainty in the dugout, but success is not beyond Los Blancos in 2025-26.

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PSG's Donnarumma gamble has backfired big time

Paris Saint-Germain were by far the best team in Europe last season. Luis Enrique's side stormed to a Ligue 1 and Coupe de France double in France, and swept aside the likes of Manchester City, Liverpool and Arsenal before thrashing Inter in the Champions League final to finally claim the club's first continental crown.

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Tudor gives baffling defence of Kinsky selection vs Atletico

Tottenham interim boss Igor Tudor has offered a puzzling explanation for his decision to hand Antonin Kinsky a surprise start in their 5-2 Champions League thrashing at the hands of Atletico Madrid. The 22-year-old goalkeeper endure a nightmarish evening at the Metropolitano, lasting just 17 minutes before being hauled off following two catastrophic errors that gifted the Spanish side a three-goal lead.

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Tudor called out for ignoring Kinsky after subbing goalkeeper

Tottenham manager Igor Tudor is facing a firestorm of criticism following his handling of young goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky during a disastrous Champions League night in Atletico Madrid. The interim boss handed the 22-year-old Czech Republic shot-stopper his first major European start ahead of Guglielmo Vicario, but the decision exploded in his face, and he hooked Kinsky before the 20-minute mark. Tudor also seemed to ignore the keeper as he came off, which did not go down well with ex-Tottenham goalkeeper Joe Hart.

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De Gea supports Kinsky after Spurs UCL nightmare

In a sport that can be as cruel as it is beautiful, Tottenham goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky experienced the ultimate professional nightmare on Tuesday night. Handed a surprise start by manager Igor Tudor ahead of Guglielmo Vicario for the first leg of the Champions League round of 16 against Atletico Madrid, the young Czech Republic international saw his big moment evaporate in a matter of minutes. After conceding three goals and committing two high-profile errors in the opening quarter of an hour, Kinsky was ruthlessly hauled off by his manager, leaving the pitch in tears and heading straight down the tunnel.

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Olise hailed as Bundesliga's best signing in 10 years

Former World Cup winner Christoph Kramer has heaped immense praise on Bayern Munich winger Michael Olise, describing the French attacker as the greatest Bundesliga transfer in the past decade. Kramer lauded the young star's incredible decision-making and unprecedented statistical output, insisting his exceptional performances are still not receiving enough global recognition.

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