Mathys Tel’s Tottenham stats against Atletico prove Igor Tudor has found his saviour for Nottingham Forest clash

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Credit: Imago Fri 20 March 2026 8:00, UK Igor Tudor finally has a blueprint for Tottenham Hotspur survival, and it starts with handing Mathys Tel a key role for Sunday’s relegation six-pointer against Nottingham Forest.Tudor picked up his first win as Spurs manager on Wednesday as they ran out 3-2 victors on home turf against Atletico in the Champions League.They still crashed out of the competition with a 7-5 aggregate loss, but will have taken a lot of confidence from the win as they return to league action this weekend.French winger Tel was a standout against Atleti as he made his fourth successive start in all competitions and picked up an assist.Tottenham’s next match is a relegation six-pointer against Nottingham Forest on Sunday, and Tudor must continue to back Tel to come good in that match and for the rest of the campaign. MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Igor Tudor must keep starting Mathys Tel after top showing vs AtleticoMuch like most of Spurs’ attacking players, Tel struggled to get going in the early stages of this season under Thomas Frank.He looks to have been revitalised by Tudor’s way of playing, however, and put in one of his finest performances in a Tottenham shirt against Diego Simeone’s side on Wednesday.MetricPerformance DataStrategic ImpactMinutes Played81′Shows he has the stamina to be a sustained starter for Tudor.Assists1The cross for Kolo Muani in the 30th minute.Shots on Target5Most of any player; forced Simeone’s backline to drop deep.Successful Dribbles4 / 11Constant line-breaking that created space for others.Big Chances Created1Directly responsible for the high-value opportunity that led to the opener.Aerial Duels Won2 / 3Demonstrated the physical fight required for a Premier League relegation battle.Accurate Passes14 / 19 (74%)Maintained possession under elite high-pressure transitions.Tel’s elite stats vs Atletico MadridHe set Randal Kolo Muani up to open the scoring in the 30th minute with an expertly-placed cross, and it was that moment of magic that put Spurs on their way to a much-needed win on home turf.Tel kept trying to unlock a strong Atletico backline, and although not everything he did came off, that kind of desire and willing to pick himself back up and go again is what many Tottenham fans believe their team has been missing this season.He kept looking to beat a man and get a shot off and simply looked fearless during a game that many had written off for Spurs due to their first leg thrashing.Tel’s comments after Atletico prove that he is ready to fight for SpursFootball Insider revealed that Frank had blocked Tel’s exit in January after links away, and his successor will be glad, as the Frenchman is clearly liked by Tudor after his recent foray into the Spurs’ starting eleven.There are still the likes of Lucas Bergvall, Conor Gallagher, Dom Solanke and Richarlison that could take his place in the coming weeks, but the Tottenham boss must do what feels right and stick by the 20-year-old to hopefully reap the rewards, That is not just because of his latest performance, but also because he clearly understands what it means and what it will take to get the club out of the mire this season.Speaking after Wednesday’s game, he said: “Our confidence is going up and up.

We just need to stick to the plan and keep working in the week. “We will be ready for the game (against Forest).

We are together, we are a team now.”Those words speak to Tel’s determination to put things right this season, and he has certainly shown more than most Tottenham players over the last few weeks in terms of fight and quality. Don’t Miss a Beat: Your Tottenham Hotspur Insider Access Get the full story from the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and Hotspur Way with our dedicated expert hubs: Updated 24/7 with expert analysis from N17 and Hotspur Way.