Tottenham Keeper Kinsky Concedes Three Goals in 17 Minutes in Champions League Defeat

Atletico Madrid took advantage of Kinsky's errors to build a commanding lead in the first half.

Mar. 10, 2026 at 9:34pm

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In his Champions League debut, Tottenham goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky had a disastrous outing, conceding three goals in just 17 minutes against Atletico Madrid. Manager Igor Tudor responded by subbing Kinsky out, but the damage was already done as Tottenham went on to lose the match.

Why it matters

Tottenham's Champions League campaign has been a bright spot in an otherwise disappointing season, but this result puts them in a deep hole heading into the second leg. The team's defensive struggles and inability to overcome individual errors have been a recurring theme under new manager Tudor, raising questions about the squad's mentality and ability to bounce back.

The details

Kinsky's errors led to the first three Atletico Madrid goals, with the first two being directly attributed to the young goalkeeper. Atletico added a fourth goal shortly after Kinsky's substitution, putting Tottenham in a difficult position ahead of the second leg.

  • In the 10th minute, Kinsky's error led to Atletico Madrid's opening goal.
  • By the 17th minute, Kinsky had conceded three goals, prompting his substitution by manager Igor Tudor.

The players

Antonin Kinsky

The 22-year-old Tottenham goalkeeper who had a disastrous Champions League debut, conceding three goals in just 17 minutes.

Igor Tudor

The Tottenham manager who was forced to substitute Kinsky early in the match after the goalkeeper's poor performance.

Atletico Madrid

The Spanish club that took advantage of Kinsky's errors to build a commanding 3-0 lead in the first half.

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What they’re saying

“Kinsky's mistakes were costly, and we couldn't recover from the early deficit. We'll need to regroup and put in a much better performance in the second leg.”

— Igor Tudor, Tottenham Manager

What’s next

Tottenham will need to overcome a three-goal deficit in the second leg of the Champions League tie against Atletico Madrid to keep their European campaign alive.

The takeaway

Tottenham's defensive frailties and inability to overcome individual errors have been a persistent issue this season, and this Champions League defeat highlights the team's struggles to find consistency under new manager Igor Tudor.