Atlético Madrid

Diego Pablo Simeone's side are in good form going into the match. Last week, they qualified for the Copa del Rey final by eliminating Barcelona, and in La Liga, they beat their future final opponents, Real Sociedad, to secure their place in the Premier League. In addition, they were able to rotate their squad.

Therefore, the Argentine coach is expected to field his strongest line-up to go for the win and gain as much of an advantage as possible ahead of the second leg in London in a week's time. Atlético Madrid are very strong at the Metropolitano and will be looking to take advantage of Tottenham's doubts to deliver a decisive blow.

Injured players at Atlético Madrid for the Champions League round of 16

Pablo Barrios

Suspended players for Atlético Madrid in the Champions League round of 16

Atlético Madrid has no players suspended for this match.

Latest results for Atlético Madrid

• Atlético Madrid 4-2 Espanyol
• Atlético Madrid 4-1 Bruges
• Oviedo 0-1 Atlético Madrid
• Barcelona 3-0 Atlético Madrid
• Atlético Madrid 3-2 Real Sociedad

Tottenham

Tottenham, meanwhile, arrive at the Metropolitano in crisis. The North London side are struggling and are just one point above relegation to the Championship. In fact, they have lost their last five Premier League matches, and even the arrival of Igor Tudor as manager has failed to spark a reaction.

As such, the English side's priority is to avoid relegation. It would be a sporting catastrophe, so it is likely that several of their best players will be rested for this match. At the moment, all their energy is focused on the Premier League, and the Champions League may be more of a distraction than an incentive. For Tottenham, it will be a good result if the tie remains open going into the second leg.

Injured Tottenham players for the Champions League round of 16

Betancur, Bergall, Bissouma, Ben Davies, Kudus, Kulusevski, Maddison, Odobert, Spence and Dougie

Suspended Tottenham players for the Champions League round of 16

Tottenham has no players suspended for this match.

Tottenham's latest results

• Manchester United 2-0 Tottenham
• Tottenham 1-2 Newcastle
• Tottenham 1-4 Arsenal
• Fulham 2-1 Tottenham
• Tottenham 1-3 Crystal Palace

Atlético Madrid - Tottenham: statistics

Atlético Madrid are looking very solid at the Metropolitano, where they have only conceded two defeats and one draw all season. Furthermore, their only defeat in their last six matches came in the Copa del Rey final qualifier. Tottenham, meanwhile, have lost their last five matches. In turn, they have only won three of their last fifteen official matches.

Atlético Madrid - Tottenham: predictions

In this context, and taking into account the dynamics in which both teams are approaching this match, Diego Pablo Simeone's side are clear favourites. With Sorloth in fine form in front of goal and Griezmann inspired, coupled with Tottenham's crisis, the key will be to see if the Rojiblancos are capable of sealing the Champions League round of 16 tie at the Metropolitano. Anything other than a victory for Atlético Madrid would be a surprise.