Antonin Kinsky has thanked those who have sent him messages of support on social media after a "nightmare" display in Tottenham Hotspur's Champions League defeat at Atletico Madrid on Tuesday. The Czech goalkeeper was substituted after 17 minutes with Spurs trailing 3-0 in the Spanish capital, having made errors which led to Atletico's first and third goals. The Premier League side went on to lose the first leg of their last-16 tie 5-2. The former Croatia international said of the substitution: "It was necessary to preserve the guy and preserve the team. "I explained to Toni, speaking after, that he is the right guy and a good goalkeeper.

Source: BBC March 12, 2026 11:03 UTC