Troubled Tottenham haunted by European ghosts in Atletico clash
Tottenham will endure a chastening reminder of their painful decline when the relegation-haunted club face Atletico Madrid at the Metropolitano Stadium..
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Tottenham Hotspur faces a daunting clash against Atletico Madrid, haunted by their precipitous fall from Champions League finalists to relegation contenders.
- Tottenham is currently in 16th place in the Premier League, just one point above the relegation zone.
- The club is experiencing its worst league form since 1975, losing five consecutive matches and going winless in 11.
- Atletico Madrid is the opponent in the Champions League last 16 first leg, a stark reminder of their 2019 Champions League final appearance.
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