Atletico Madrid and Tottenham Hotspur will face off in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie on Tuesday.
Diego Simeone’s side sit third in La Liga and reach this season’s Copa del Rey final as they look to reach the Champions League final for the first time in a decade.
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Spurs, meanwhile, have been in dismal form in the Premier League, leaving them in a relegation battle.
Atletico Madrid team news
The home team may have almost a full squad, with just one major problem. Rodrigo Mendoza is strongly doubtful for the match and is expected to miss the match, while Pablo Barrios has returned to training and is fit, although he is likely to start the game on the bench.
January signing Ademola Lookman adds greater depth to Atletico’s attack, with the Nigerian forward already providing goals and assists since joining from Atalanta in the winter transfer window.
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Alexander Soloth has also played an important role this season. The Norwegian striker has reached double figures in La Liga and is in strong form, scoring six goals in his last five games, including a hat-trick against Club Brugge in the Champions League play-offs.
Before the game, Simeone warned his players not to look down on Tottenham despite their recent poor form. The Atletico Madrid boss says form and league position do not determine matches, stressing the need for concentration and intensity against dangerous Premier League opponents.
Atletico Madrid lineup predictions
Possible starting line-up for Atletico Madrid: Oblak; Llorente, Lenormand, Hanko, Ruggieri; Simeone, Koke, Cardoso, Gonzalez; Alvarez Soros
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When does the game start?
The competition will start at 8pm (BST) on Tuesday 10th March.
How to watch Atletico Madrid vs Tottenham Hotspur match?
The match will be shown live on TNT Sports 1 and TNT Sports 3 in the UK.
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