At the Riyadh Air Metropolitano, one devoted supporter brought a taste of home to the stands, slicing fresh jamon and assembling sandwiches while Atletico de Madrid dominated Tottenham Hotspur in a 5–2 Champions League round-of-16 first-leg victory.
The match turned into a spectacle early on, as Spurs goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky endured a disastrous opening 17 minutes, conceding four goals by the 22nd minute. Julián Álvarez scored twice, while Marcos Llorente and Antoine Griezmann also found the net, giving Atletico a commanding lead.
Robin Le Normand added a fifth goal, leaving Tottenham shell-shocked, though Pedro Porro and Dominic Solanke managed late consolation strikes.
The night showcased both Atletico’s clinical play on the field and the festive energy of their supporters, who matched the team’s audacity with culinary creativity in the stands
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