Tottenham goalkeeper subbed off after horrific 17-minute spell against Atletico Madrid

FootballSports
11 Mar 2026 • 4:57 AM MYT
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  • Tottenham goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky was substituted just 17 minutes into his Champions League last-16 debut against Atletico Madrid after a series of errors.
  • Head coach Igor Tudor controversially started Kinsky over first-choice Guglielmo Vicario, despite Kinsky having only made two previous appearances this season.
  • Kinsky conceded Atletico's first goal after six minutes, slipping on a routine pass and allowing Ademola Lookman to set up Marcus Llorente.
  • He was at fault for two more goals within minutes, including another slip that led to Julian Alvarez scoring into an empty net.
  • Kinsky was immediately replaced, and Tudor's judgement is now under further scrutiny just four games into his tenure with crisis-ridden Spurs.

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