Igor Tudor, the head coach of Tottenham Hotspur, spoke after his team lost to Atletico Madrid in the second leg of the Champions League Round of 16, despite the Spurs winning 3-2. They exited the tournament after losing the first leg 5-2 at the Metropolitano Stadium.

Regarding his feelings after being eliminated, he said: "We are out of the tournament, but the feeling is very good. We saw a good team and a great performance from the players, and the fans recognized that and showed their appreciation for them."

He added: "I am very proud of what my team players have achieved. We maintained continuity in play and imposed control over the physical, quality, and mental aspects. None of them settled for less; they were excellent in all areas."

Regarding the key to performance, he explained: "Work, work, work. The players believe in their ability to move forward. What happened today is important for them, as well as what happened after the match against Liverpool. Connor was only able to contribute for 20 minutes due to his illness."

Regarding the 30 minutes in Madrid and their impact on the match: "Those 30 minutes in Madrid were not about tactics or quality, they were decisive. Against Crystal Palace, we were in control, but things didn't go as we planned."

Regarding the experience of European teams: "Winning the Europa League last season gave the players experience in European competitions and increased their self-confidence."