Premier League title contenders Tottenham Hotspur welcome their Bundesliga counterparts at the White Hart Lane for the return leg of their UEFA Europa League fixture.
Interestingly, the two sides sit at the second-position in their respective leagues, and are both separated from the top teams by five points. In the German Bundesliga, Thomas Tuchel’s men have 61 points, five behind league leaders Bayern Munich. On the other hand, in the Premier League, Spurs have 58 points, five behind league leaders Leicester City.
In the first leg of the fixture, BVB hammered Spurs 3-0 at the Signal Iduna Park courtesy of an early opener from Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and a brace from Marco Reus. Hence, the first-leg win gives the Germans an added advantage coming into this fixture. Spurs now face a herculean task of overturning the score line by pumping in four goals and avoid conceding.
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As much as it looks more of a mission impossible than a realistic achievement, anything is possible with a Spurs side that boasts of the likes of Harry Kane and Dele Alli.
Unfortunately for the hosts, key midfielders such as Moussa Dembele and Christian Eriksen have been ruled out of the tie and this could have a negative impact on their hunt for goals. However, if the Lillywhites manage to compose themselves and approach this match with confidence, they could as well surprise their visitors.
In a span of just 90 minutes, Spurs must come out strongly to create chances and convert each one of them, while maintaining a solid defence. Gladly, the London club are unbeaten in their last nine European games at home. They have won seven and drawn two.
Another fact that favors the hosts is that, they have won by over three goals in their last European games at home. Their most recent wins at home at the European level was 4-1 against French side Monaco and 3-0 against Serie A outfit Fiorentina. But even before Spur’s fans begin to believe, they should be aware of the fact they are facing a side that has not lost by three goals in Europe since their 3-0 defeat by Real Madrid during the 2013/14 Champions League quarter finals.
This fixture gives both sides the perfect opportunity to send a strong statement to not only their European opponents, but also their fellow title-contenders in their respective leagues. Can Spurs lock their defence and sharpen their attack, or will BVB continue from where they left in the first leg? Check out our live broadcast options to follow this thrilling encounter live from your current location.
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