Tottenham Hotspur’s recent struggles hit a new low after their loss to Atletico Madrid in the Champions League.
The North London club has been facing challenges in various competitions.
The latest defeat marks an unwanted chapter in the club’s long history.
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Tottenham Hotspur sets unwanted 143-year record after Atletico Madrid defeat
Prime Video Sport noted the extent of Tottenham’s poor performance following the loss.
“Spurs have lost six consecutive games for the first time in their 143-year history,” the account stated on Twitter.
This statistic reflects the significant downturn the club has experienced recently.
Founded in 1882, Tottenham had never before lost six matches in a row across all competitions.
This streak has increased the pressure on the team as they try to find solutions during a challenging period.
Tottenham loses 5-2 to Atletico Madrid in UCL round of 16
The latest defeat occurred during the first leg of Tottenham’s Champions League round of 16 match against Atletico Madrid on March 10.
Atletico took an early lead, exploiting Tottenham’s defensive issues. Goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky had a difficult start, with errors leading to three goals within the first 17 minutes before he was replaced.
By the end of the first half, Spurs were down 4-0. Pedro Porro and Dominic Solanke managed to score two goals for Tottenham, but Atletico ultimately secured a commanding 5-2 win in the first leg.
This result means Tottenham faces a challenging task in the second leg to stay in the Champions League.