Peter Drury rather poetically described Richarlison's equalising goal at Anfield as a "glimmer of Tottenham sunlight" following weeks of morbid misery.
A 1-1 draw at Liverpool means the Lilywhites ended a historically bad losing run and ensured a semblance of positivity has crept into Igor Tudor's squad ahead of a huge week.
While many will be focussing on Sunday's relegation six-pointer against Nottingham Forest, we also have the chance to do something quite special on Wednesday night after last week's mess in Madrid. A three-goal deficit, even for this Tottenham team, is not insurmountable, especially when you consider Atléti's Jekyll and Hyde-like nature when you take them away from the slippery comfort of the Metropolitano.
Some are hoping that Tudor rests players for Forest's visit, but I just don't think that'll be the case.
Here's how Tottenham could line up for the second leg of our Champions League round of 16 tie against Diego Simeone's side.
Predicted Tottenham lineup vs. Atletico Madrid (4-4-2)
Goalkeeper & Defenders
Guglielmo Vicario (GK)—Who knows what position we'd be in had Tudor opted against handing AntonÃn Kinsky his Champions League debut last week? Vicario still conceded twice and was responsible for our concession on Sunday, but you'd like to think that we wouldn't have been 3-0 down inside 17 minutes.
Pedro Porro (RB)—Porro will relinquish the armband midweek, having led the troops admirably at the weekend. He deserves plenty of credit for the character he's shown in recent weeks.
Kevin Danso (CB)—The loveable Austrian was excellent at Anfield and not deserving of losing his place. If Tudor sticks with a four-man defence, there's a way of ensuring Danso starts alongside the two big names poised to return.
Cristian Romero (CB)—Romero's out of the concussion protocol and seemingly ready to come back in. There was little he could've done to prevent Atléti's early blitz last week.
Micky van de Ven (LB)—Rumours are continuing to circle over Van de Ven's attitude amid the current situation, but how much stock you can put into such gossip? He certainly hasn't been at the races over the past few weeks, and I'd consider taking him out of the team completely once Destiny Udogie returns to full fitness. However, he's the only left-footed senior player available on Wednesday and has done a job at left-back for the national team.
Midfielders
Conor Gallagher (RM)—João Souza performed an unfamiliar role rather well at the weekend, but he's ineligiblefor Champions League outings. Thus, we could see shuttler Gallagher get through some graft down the right.
Pape Matar Sarr (CM)—Sarr reminded us all why you can't give up on him just yet at Liverpool, and he should remain in the engine room despite João Palhinha's potential return.
Archie Gray (CM)—His teenage pal Lucas Bergvall is back on the grass, but surely not yet ready for a comeback after more than six weeks out. Gray has been measured and assured in the middle of the park.
Mathys Tel (LM)—Both Tel and Xavi Simons offered sparks at the weekend, but I prefer the former's ball striking and crossing abilities, which will certainly come in handy in this setup.
Forwards
Dominic Solanke (ST)—Richarlison's suspension may be a blessing in disguise, as he's going to be the man who keeps us up. With the Brazilian missing, it's almost set in stone as to who'll play up front. Solanke's goal in Madrid has just about kept us in the tie.
Randal Kolo Muani (ST)—Poor in the first leg but bright off the bench at Anfield, Kolo Muani has struggled for much of his loan spell, but there's talent residing deep within the Frenchman.