Tottenham vs Atletico Madrid Early Injury News: 13 Ruled Out and 3 Doubts
By Jamie Kemble, Football Reporter. Published 16th March 2026, 14:00 GMT.
Richarlison will not be able to add to his weekend goal in this match, as he is suspended due to reaching the yellow card limit. This adds to Tottenham's woes ahead of their crucial Champions League encounter.
Tottenham are set to return to Champions League action on Wednesday, hosting Atletico Madrid for the Round of 16 second leg. Spurs find themselves in a dire situation, trailing by three goals in the tie and requiring a near miracle to level the score. Their recent form and extensive injury list further complicate matters, though a weekend draw with Liverpool may have provided a slight confidence boost. Atletico Madrid, meanwhile, enter this match after a narrow victory over Getafe.
Injury Roundup for Both Sides
Here is a comprehensive overview of all the early injury news surrounding Tottenham and Atletico Madrid, with significant absences impacting both teams.
Tottenham Hotspur Injury List
Tottenham are grappling with numerous key players sidelined, which could severely affect their performance in this high-stakes match.
- Rodrigo Mendoza - Out: Suffering from a sprained ankle, Mendoza is expected to be out until April.
- Ilias Kostis - Out: A ruptured ACL has ruled Kostis out for the entire season.
- Jan Oblak - Out: Oblak is dealing with a muscular injury and will remain out until late March.
- Pablo Barrios - Out: Barrios has sustained a muscular injury, keeping him out until April.
- Cristian Romero - Doubt: Manager Tudor indicated Romero is out, with a possible return for the Forest game or Champions League, but uncertainty remains.
- Joao Palhinha - Doubt: Similar to Romero, Palhinha's status is unclear, with Tudor providing the same update.
- Destiny Udogie - Doubt: Tudor has not ruled out a return, but a comeback against Forest is more likely than in this Champions League fixture.
- Conor Gallagher - Fit: Gallagher is expected to return from illness for this match.
- Yves Bissouma - Out: Bissouma missed the Liverpool game due to a muscular injury and is almost certain to remain out.
- Richarlison - Out (Suspended): Richarlison has reached the yellow card limit and will be suspended.
- Wilson Odobert - Out: Odobert is out for the season with a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee, requiring surgery and rehabilitation.
- Lucas Bergvall - Out: Bergvall picked up an ankle injury, expected to keep him out until mid-April.
- Ben Davies - Out: Davies has undergone ankle surgery and will be absent until April.
- Rodrigo Bentancur - Out: Bentancur has had surgery on his right hamstring and will be out until after the March international break.
- Mohammed Kudus - Out: Kudus is ruled out for months with a hamstring issue, with a return expected after the March international break.
- Dejan Kulusevski - Out: Kulusevski has significant problems, with doctors hopeful but no confirmed return date; he may play this season.
- James Maddison - Out: Maddison is out for much or all of the season with a knee injury, described as a long-term absence by manager Frank.
Atletico Madrid Considerations
While Atletico Madrid have fewer reported injuries, they must navigate this match without key players like Oblak and Barrios, which could influence their defensive strategy.
This injury crisis presents a monumental challenge for Tottenham as they aim to overturn a three-goal deficit. With 13 players confirmed out and 3 major doubts, Spurs' squad depth will be tested to its limits. Atletico Madrid, though also affected, appear to be in a relatively stronger position heading into this crucial Champions League showdown.
