UEFA Champions League Round of 16
Atletico Madrid 5 - 2 FT Tottenham
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
D. Spence 4'
6' M. Llorente (J. Alvarez)
14' A. Griezmann
15' J. Alvarez
↓ A. Kinsky ↑G. Vicario 17'
22' R. Le Normand
P. Porro (Richarlison) 26'
HT
↓ M. Tel ↑C. Gallagher 46'
↓ R. Kolo Muani ↑D. Solanke 46'
55' J. Alvarez (A. Griezmann)
Richarlison 60'
A. Gray 62'
↓ Richarlison ↑J. Palhinha 68'
69' ↓ A. Lookman ↑P. Barrios
69' ↓ M. Llorente ↑A. Sorloth
73' ↓ J. Alvarez ↑N. Gonzalez
D. Solanke (P. Porro) 76'
K. Danso 80'
81' ↓ A. Griezmann ↑Koke
↓ D. Spence ↑X. Simons 83'
C. Romero 85'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Atletico Madrid
Goalkeepers
Jan Oblak 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Marc Pubill 
ENFORCER
4
Tackles
4
Tackles
8
Duels Won
80%
Win %
Robin Le Normand 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Dávid Hancko 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
5
Tackles
73%
Duel Win %
Matteo Ruggeri 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
49%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Giuliano Simeone
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marcos Llorente
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Johnny Cardoso
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ademola Lookman
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
69
Total Mins
69
Entry
Forwards
Antoine Griezmann 
MAGNET
51
Activity
51
Activity
42
Passes
9
Duels
Julián Alvarez 
HITMAN
2
Goals
2
Goals
2
On Target
10
Rating
BENCH
Juan Musso 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
José María Giménez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Clément Lenglet
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nahuel Molina
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pablo Barrios
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Julio Díaz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alejandro Baena
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Koke
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Thiago Almada
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Obed Vargas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alexander Sørloth
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nicolás González
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tottenham
Goalkeepers
Antonín Kinský 
SIEVE
0%
Save %
0%
Save %
3
Conceded
0
Saves
Defenders
Kevin Danso
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cristian Romero 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Micky van de Ven
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
100%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Pedro Porro
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Archie Gray
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pape Matar Sarr
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Djed Spence
LATE SHIFT
7
Late Mins
7
Late Mins
83
Total Mins
83
Entry
Forwards
Randal Kolo Muani
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Richarlison 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.9
Rating
Mathys Tel
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
BENCH
Guglielmo Vicario
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
75
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Brandon Austin
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Radu Drăguşin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
James Rowswell
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Conor Gallagher
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
47
Total Mins
Started
Entry
João Palhinha
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Callum Olusesi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Xavi Simons
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dominic Solanke 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29/07/2016 | Tottenham | 0 - 1 | Atletico Madrid | International Champions Cup | Melbourne Cricket Ground (Melbourne) |
29/07/2016
Atletico Madrid Win
Tottenham Win
Draw
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
A First-Half Blitz Leaves Tottenham Reeling in Madrid
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 81/100. Atletico Madrid ruthlessly dismantled Spurs with a breathtaking early assault, commanding a massive advantage ahead of the second leg.
The Opening Avalanche
The Riyadh Air Metropolitano witnessed an absolute demolition job before the crowd had even settled into their seats. Atletico Madrid unleashed a devastating attacking storm that blew Tottenham away inside the opening quarter of the match. The sheer Intensity of the hosts' pressing and clinical finishing created a frantic 22-minute period that effectively decided the contest. It began with M. Llorente striking in the sixth minute, immediately putting the visitors on the back foot. Before the Londoners could catch their breath, A. Griezmann and J. Alvarez netted in rapid succession on the 14th and 15th minutes. When R. Le Normand made it four by the 22nd minute, the stadium erupted. The hosts controlled possession brilliantly, holding 58% of the ball and denying the away side any foothold to establish their usual rhythm.
The Pivot: Spurs Gasp for Air
Facing an embarrassing rout, the English side attempted to restore some dignity and tilt the Balance back in their favour. P. Porro managed to pull one back in the 26th minute, offering a brief glimmer of hope that a miraculous recovery might be on the cards. However, the Spanish outfit refused to take their foot off the gas. Operating with a staggering 3.12 expected goals, the hosts systematically carved open the opposition defence. The defining hammer blow arrived ten minutes into the second half when the unstoppable Alvarez linked up with Griezmann to secure his brace. That 55th-minute strike crushed any lingering momentum the visitors had built, proving that the home team possessed a lethal edge in the final third that their opponents simply could not match over the ninety minutes.
Resolution: London Calling
With the scoreboard reading 5-1, the final half-hour became a desperate exercise in damage limitation for the visitors. Substitute D. Solanke managed to scramble a second consolation goal in the 76th minute, mildly softening the aggregate deficit. Nevertheless, the Stakes of this Champions League Round of 16 encounter heavily favour the Spanish giants. Heading into the second leg on March 18th in London, the hosts hold a commanding three-goal cushion. Such a devastating attacking masterclass proves they are genuine contenders on the European stage this season. For the English side, the post-mortem will be painful; conceding four goals in 22 minutes is inexcusable at this elite level. They must now engineer an incredible comeback on home turf to avoid a bitterly premature exit from the competition.
Key Questions
What made Julián Alvarez the Man of the Match?
He delivered a flawless 10.0 rating, scoring a clinical brace and providing an assist while tormenting the opposition defence throughout the tie.
What caused the 7-goal thriller?
A relentless opening 22 minutes saw four rapid goals, breaking the tactical shape entirely and forcing an open, end-to-end shootout.
What does this mean for Atletico Madrid's season?
This commanding first-leg victory puts them firmly in control of the tie, boosting their confidence for a deep Champions League run.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Spurs Face Metropolitano Cauldron in High-Stakes Knockout
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 66/100. A fascinating clash of styles awaits as goal-happy Atletico host a formidable Tottenham side in this crucial first leg.
The Setup
Atletico Madrid welcome Tottenham to the Metropolitano Stadium to open this heavyweight UEFA Champions League Round of 16 tie. The hosts enter with a solid Form rating, having secured three wins from their last five outings. Their true strength lies in a blistering attack that averages 2.8 goals per game. Spurs, however, boast a superior European campaign so far, having finished fourth in the league phase compared to Atleti's fourteenth. With the return leg scheduled for March 18 in London, the Stakes are massive. Building a first-leg advantage is essential. A perfect Stars rating guarantees fireworks, especially with 4.5 combined goals per game expected between these two aggressive sides.
Key Battle
The defining duel pits the unstoppable Alexander Sørloth against Tottenham's defensive anchor, Cristian Romero. Sørloth has been a devastating force up front for the Spanish outfit. Romero must leverage his aggressive positioning and timing to neutralize the Norwegian striker before he can bring the home crowd to its feet.
Our Prediction
Our verdict points to a narrow Atletico victory. While Spurs are well-drilled and demonstrate excellent tactical Balance, the sheer attacking volume of the home side in front of their own fans will likely overwhelm the visitors. Expect a high-scoring 2-1 or 3-2 affair, leaving the tie delicately poised for the second leg.