"Difficult, but not impossible" - Igor Tudor believes in Tottenham comeback against Atletico

Tottenham head coach Igor Tudor remains optimistic ahead of the return leg against Atletico Madrid.

Details: At the pre-match press conference, Igor Tudor stated that after a crushing 2-5 defeat in the first match, the Spurs are still capable of pulling off a real football miracle to reach the next round.

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Despite a daunting three-goal deficit, the Croatian specialist urges his players and the fans not to give up. At the pre-match press conference, Tudor emphasized the importance of mental resilience:

"It will be difficult, but not impossible. We need to stay in the game for as long as possible. The most important thing from the very start is to believe that we can do it," said the Spurs boss.

It's worth noting that the second leg of the Champions League tie between Tottenham and Atletico will take place tomorrow, March 18, at 21:00 Central European Time.

Reminder: Legendary defender Toby Alderweireld returns to Tottenham.