Diego Simeone's Atletico Madrid thrashed Tottenham Hotspur 5-2 in the first leg of their Champions League last 16 encounter on Tuesday evening, to all but end the tie as a contest.
Diego Simeone has been clear about one thing before Atletico Madrid's Champions League last‑16 first leg against Tottenham Hotspur: he does not see his side as clear favourites.
Igor Tudor has made it clear that Tottenham's fight in the Premier League remained his top priority, even as his side prepare for a demanding Champions League last-16 first leg against Atletico Madrid on Tuesday night.
Dominic Solanke admits Tottenham's players held a dressing-room summit after their damaging 3-1 home defeat to Crystal Palace on Thursday night, insisting the squad knows there can be "no more excuses."
Igor Tudor has insisted he still believed Tottenham Hotspur would avoid relegation despite a damaging 3-1 home defeat to Crystal Palace that increased the pressure on the interim manager.
Igor Tudor has urged his Tottenham Hotspur players to channel their frustration into a strong performance as they prepare to face Crystal Palace, insisting the team must refuse to accept defeat as normal.
Igor Tudor launched a furious post-match rant following Tottenham's 2-1 defeat to Fulham on Sunday, accusing the officials of favouring the hosts and claiming one of Fulham's players had "cheated" in the build-up to their opening goal.
Manchester United recorded a 2-1 victory over Crystal Palace in the Premier League on Sunday afternoon.
Interim head coach Igor Tudor has admitted Tottenham Hotspur are not physically ready for the demands of a relegation battle, but insists he will "put some petrol in the engine" of his players as they try to avoid the drop from the Premier League.
