Micky van de Ven claimed Tottenham Hotspur faced a "doomsday scenario" during their Champions League exit against Atletico Madrid. The Dutch defender suggested the squad is currently "taking blow after blow" following the 3-2 aggregate defeat in the round of 16. Spurs lost 2-1 in the second leg at the Metropolitano Stadium on Tuesday night, despite holding a 1-0 advantage from the first leg in London.
Antoine Griezmann and Samuel Lino scored for the Spanish side to overturn the deficit. According to Sky Sports, the result means Tottenham have now been eliminated from all cup competitions this season. The north London club currently sits sixth in the Premier League table as they attempt to secure European qualification for next year.
Manager Ange Postecoglou has faced increasing pressure after a run of inconsistent domestic form. Per The Guardian, Van de Ven emphasized the need for the team to remain united to finish the season strongly. The 24-year-old defender has been a regular starter for the side since his arrival from Wolfsburg in 2023.
