The Champions League Round of 16 has already begun, with Atletico Madrid vs. Tottenham Hotspur perhaps being one of the matches with the most peculiarities in a long time. Antonin Kinsky, after conceding 3 goals in 15 minutes, was substituted by a teammate.
Coach Igor Tudor, seeing the situation, did not hesitate to make one of the most striking decisions in a long time. Kinsky was directly responsible for the goals conceded and was replaced by Vicario just 16 minutes into the match.
The goalkeeper’s reaction upon leaving the pitch was definitive: he headed straight for the locker room, clearly frustrated by the situation. It was truly something rarely seen on a field of play.
Mister Chip, through his X account, revealed a truly striking fact: For the first time in the entire history of the UEFA Champions League, a non-injured starting goalkeeper was substituted within the first 20 minutes of a match.
Antonin Kinsky of Tottenham Hotspur leaves the pitch.
Funniest memes and reactions to Kinsky’s mistakes
‘Kinsky’ pic.twitter.com/7SZx2vSdZC
— 𝙆𝙖𝙮™️ #20TIMES🏆 (@KayLFC05_) March 10, 2026
Made the meme at 2–0.
— Troll Football (@TrollFootball) March 10, 2026
Before posting: they concede again.
Remake the meme.
Post it: they concede again.
I can’t keep up with this team 😭 https://t.co/PhYe9ztKQ5
Igor Tudor to poor Kinsky tomorrow. #athtot #championsleague pic.twitter.com/r2GeEwuk5o
— Gary W 🌈🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ (@Ghalsey11) March 10, 2026
That Kinsky and Vicario sub pic.twitter.com/S5zn8Cxyrm
— T G J (@thatguysjokes) March 10, 2026
spurs subbing off kinsky for vicario pic.twitter.com/HAc6eEpMTt
— n ✩ (@mirrorballcfc) March 10, 2026
