Atlético de Madrid – Tottenham Hotspur: Errors from Antonín Kinský prove costly as Tottenham Hotspur Suffer Heavy First-leg Defeat (5-2).

A poor start away from home in the UEFA Champions League turned into a perfect evening for Atlético Madrid supporters at the Cívitas Metropolitano. Defensive lapses from Antonín Kinský and Micky van de Ven put Tottenham Hotspur at an early disadvantage. Spurs adopted an aggressive approach both in and out of possession, but Atlético exploited the spaces created to generate several dangerous opportunities. Tottenham attempted to mount a comeback, but their efforts were undone by a lack of rest, allowing Atlético to put the game beyond doubt in the second half.

Tactical analysis and match report by Ebuka Ogoegbunam.

Tottenham, who are yet to find their first win in five games under their new manager, Igor Tudor, had a chance to build confidence against a tough Atlético side. Tudor reiterated that his team needed to resist persistent poor habits from the past to improve its performance.

Following the defeat to Crystal Palace at the weekend, Spurs shifted their attention from their league relegation battle to a chance to fight for another European trophy. Spurs stuck to the 5-2-3 shape they’ve used recently against Atlético’s 4-4-2 shape.

Tudor gives Antonín Kinský his Champions League debut in goal. Cristian Romero, Kevin Danso, and Micky van de Ven make up the back three of the defensive line. Pedro Porro and Djed Spence are the right and left wing-backs, respectively, with Pape Matar Sarr and Archie Gray in midfield. Richarlison, Mathys Tel, and Randal Kolo Muani lead the line in attack.

Atlético Madrid’s lineup had Jan Oblak start in goal behind a . . .