Overview
- Antonín Kinský, a surprise starter over regular No. 1 Guglielmo Vicario, was withdrawn around the 15–17th minute after a slip on a goal-kick and a misplayed back-pass left Tottenham 3-0 down.
- Tottenham lost the Champions League first leg 5-2 to Atlético Madrid, leaving the tie uphill despite the early change in goal.
- Igor Tudor said in his news conference that in 15 years as a coach he had never made such a substitution and framed it as protecting the player and the team.
- A viral clip of Tudor speaking with captain Cristian Romero prompted speculation about who called for the change, which Tudor rejected by stating it was solely his decision.
- Reaction has been sharply critical from figures including Joe Hart, Steve McManaman, Jamie Carragher and Peter Schmeichel, while Kinský posted a brief Instagram thank-you and UK media reported Tottenham could seek a loan for him next season.