LONDON: Atletico Madrid held off Tottenham’s bid for an epic Champions League escape as they reached the quarter-finals despite a 3-2 defeat in the last-16 second leg on Wednesday. Diego Simeone’s side trailed three times in north London but they did just enough to go through 7-5 on aggregate. Randal Kolo Muani put Tottenham ahead in the first half before Julian Alvarez levelled immediately after the break. Xavi Simons netted to give spirited Tottenham a glimmer of hope, but David Hancko’s equalizer extinguished any chance of an incredible comeback.

Two goals from Xavi Simons and another from Randal Kolo Muani gave Spurs a 3-2 win against Atlético Madrid, but the Spanish side won 7-5 on aggregate

LONDON: Atletico Madrid held off Tottenham’s bid for an epic Champions League escape as they reached the quarter-finals despite a 3-2 defeat in the last-16 second leg on…

Tottenham can take encouragement in their battle for Premier League survival despite a Champions League exit, writes Phil McNulty.