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'Beautiful sensation' - Tudor celebrates first win as Spurs boss

Igor Tudor picked up his first win since taking over as interim Tottenham boss on Wednesday as Spurs beat Atletico Madrid 3-2 in the second leg of their Champions League last 16 tie. The victory was not enough to prevent Spurs from being knocked out of the competition but Tudor is still feeling good after ending his winless streak with the north Londoners.

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Van de Ven: Every Spurs player is devastated

Micky van de Ven has painted a stark picture of the mood inside the Tottenham Hotspur dressing room, admitting that every player is "devastated" by the club's current freefall. With the north London side embroiled in an unlikely relegation scrap and facing a massive mountain to climb in the Champions League, the Dutch defender insisted the squad is desperate to stop the rot.

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Tudor provides Gallagher update ahead of Atletico clash

Tottenham Hotspur face a daunting task as they look to overturn a three-goal deficit against Atletico Madrid in the Champions League on Wednesday. Interim head coach Igor Tudor has revealed that January signing Conor Gallagher is a major doubt for the clash due to respiratory issues and a viral infection, though the coach is happy to have Cristian Romero back in the team.

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Van de Ven hits back at Spurs 'nonsense'

Tottenham Hotspur defender Micky van de Ven has furiously dismissed rumours suggesting the squad has given up on their season amid a grim Premier League relegation battle. Speaking ahead of a crucial Champions League round of 16 tie against Atletico Madrid, the Dutchman passionately defended his teammates, insisting everyone at the club is fully committed to turning their dire situation around.

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Unexpected boost for Spurs as key player returns from injury two months early

Tottenham Hotspur have been handed a significant injury boost ahead of their crucial Champions League round of 16 second-leg tie against Atletico Madrid. Swedish midfielder Lucas Bergvall has made a surprise return to full training two months ahead of schedule, having previously been ruled out until April following ankle surgery. His availability provides interim boss Igor Tudor with a vital extra creative option as the club seeks a European miracle.

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Porro speaks out on Tudor subbing Kinsky just 17 minutes into UCL horror show

Pedro Porro has defended Igor Tudor's unprecedented decision to replace goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky just 17 minutes into Tottenham's crushing Champions League round of 16 first leg loss to Atletico Madrid. The young goalkeeper was replaced after a disastrous start at the Metropolitano, in which the visitors fell behind by three goals. Porro has now revealed the dressing room's reaction to the unexpected tactical move.

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Alvarez told to choose Chelsea over Arsenal in summer transfer race

Argentina star Julian Alvarez has been urged to snub a potential move to Arsenal in favour of joining Chelsea as rumours of a Premier League return gather pace. Despite Atletico Madrid's firm stance on keeping the World Cup winner, the former Manchester City man has been told he would thrive in the long-term project at Stamford Bridge.

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'Absolutely shocking' - Carragher blasts Vicario for Szoboszlai goal

Tottenham’s goalkeeping issues were in the spotlight again on Sunday as Guglielmo Vicario found himself in the crosshairs of Sky Sports pundit Jamie Carragher. The drama unfolded in the 18th minute when Dominik Szoboszlai stepped up to take a free-kick, curling a right-footed effort past Vicario for the opening goal of the game, drawing huge criticism from Carragher.

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Getafe star protests against red card for grabbing Atleti star's genitals

Abdelkabir Abqar addressed the controversial red card he received during Getafe’s clash with Atletico Madrid after grabbing Alexander Sorloth in a sensitive area while the ball was out of play. Following a VAR review, referee Ortiz Arias sent the defender off, leaving Getafe a man down in the match eventually won 1–0 by Atletico through a goal from Nahuel Molina.

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Alvarez 'is going to stay' at Atleti despite exit rumours

Atletico Madrid director Mateu Alemany has broken his silence on Julian Alvarez, insisting the forward will stay at the club despite growing interest heading into the summer transfer window. Alemany firmly dismissed any talk of a move for the Argentine star, whose ambiguous comments recently sparked rumours of a summer exit from the Metropolitano.

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Villa makes stunning return to Atletico as Apollo complete takeover

Atletico Madrid have officially ushered in a bold new era following the formal completion of Apollo Sports Capital’s majority takeover on Thursday. While the boardroom reshuffle marks a significant structural shift for the La Liga giants, the most eye-catching news for the Rojiblancos faithful is the emotional return of cult hero David Villa to the capital.

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Kinsky speaks out after Spurs UCL nightmare

Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky has broken his silence following a disastrous Champions League debut against Atletico Madrid. The young shot-stopper was brutally substituted by interim manager Igor Tudor after making two costly errors in the opening 17 minutes. Despite the harsh treatment and a crushing 5-2 defeat, Kinsky remains determined to bounce back.

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Griezmann explains why he snubbed MLS move

Antoine Griezmann has finally broken his silence regarding the intense speculation linking him with a high-profile move to MLS side Orlando City. Despite heavy interest from North America, the French forward has confirmed his intention to remain at the Metropolitano as he continues to cement his status as an all-time legend for Los Rojiblancos, ensuring he stays as the club’s main focal point.

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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.