Atlético Madrid to meet Tottenham Hotspur in Champions League last 16

Atlético de Madrid will face Tottenham Hotspur in the UEFA Champions League round of 16, marking their first official meeting since the 1963 Cup Winners' Cup final, which Spurs won. The first leg is scheduled for March 10 at Atlético's Estadio Metropolitano, a stadium where Tottenham played the 2019 Champions League final. The return leg will be at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on March 18.

Atlético advanced to the last 16 for the 11th time in 13 seasons after a 4-1 win over Club Brugge. The team aims to reach the quarterfinals for the third time in five years, seeking redemption after last season's early exit. The draw is considered favorable for Atlético compared to other matchups like Real Madrid vs. Manchester City. The winner will face either Newcastle United or FC Barcelona in the quarterfinals, with a potential semifinal against Arsenal.

Tottenham, despite finishing fourth in their group, is struggling in 16th place in the Premier League and recently changed managers. The squad is dealing with significant injuries, though some players may return soon. On paper, drawing Spurs is viewed as a positive outcome for Atlético, even with the second leg away, especially compared to facing a team like Liverpool.

The full Champions League round of 16 draw includes other high-profile matchups such as Paris Saint-Germain vs. Chelsea, Real Madrid vs. Manchester City, and Newcastle vs. Barcelona.

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