Tottenham Hotspur's latest acquisition will be sidelined for eight games following his arrival, which cost £30m.
Tottenham Hotspur's Champions League Squad for 2025-26 Season Announced
In a significant move, Tottenham Hotspur have announced their 25-man squad for the UEFA Champions League 2025-26 season. Notably absent from the list is Mathys Tel, the young striker who recently completed his permanent transfer to the club.
Tel's omission from the squad is not definitive, as his potential inclusion could depend on various factors. According to reports, his chances of playing in the Champions League will be largely influenced by his performance in the Premier League over the winter period.
UEFA regulations stipulate that a club can register a maximum of three new eligible players for the remaining Champions League matches after the league phase, which is scheduled to be completed by February 2026. This means that if Tel can maintain his league form and Spurs qualify for the knockout phase, he could make his Champions League debut for the club.
However, Tel's potential inclusion in the squad could also be contingent on replacing another player who has not featured, picked up an injury, or lost form.
Tottenham Hotspur's Champions League campaign will see them face some tough opponents. They will play Borussia Dortmund at home in this season's 'League Phase', as well as Villarreal (h), Bodø/Glimt (a), AS Monaco (a), FC Copenhagen (h), Paris Saint-Germain (a), Slavia Prague (h), Borussia Dortmund (h), and Eintracht Frankfurt (a).
UEFA rules require that List A must specify the players who qualify as being 'locally trained', as well as whether they are 'club-trained' or 'association-trained'. As a minimum, eight places are reserved exclusively for 'locally trained players' and no club may have more than four 'association-trained players' listed in these eight places on List A.
In addition to Tel, Dejan Kulusevski, James Maddison, Kota Takai, Radu Dragusin, Yves Bissouma, and Mathys Tel have been left out of Tottenham Hotspur's Champions League squad. This decision may raise some eyebrows, given the quality of these players, but the club's focus on youth development and adherence to UEFA regulations could be the driving factors behind this decision.
As the season progresses, fans will eagerly await updates on Mathys Tel's form and Tottenham Hotspur's Champions League campaign. With the team's strong lineup and the young striker's potential inclusion, the future looks promising for Spurs in Europe's elite competition.
