Tottenham kept their Europa League dreams alive with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Eintracht Frankfurt, securing a 2-1 aggregate victory and booking their spot in the semi-finals of the competition.
The pressure was firmly on Ange Postecoglou heading into the clash, especially after last weekend’s disappointing 4-2 defeat to Wolves, which raised serious doubts over both their European qualification hopes and their pursuit of silverware. With their season hanging in the balance, Spurs delivered a resolute and disciplined display in Germany.
The North London side started with composure and focus, keeping Frankfurt at bay during the early exchanges. Their breakthrough came just before half-time when Dominic Solanke calmly slotted home a penalty after goalkeeper Kaua Santos clattered into James Maddison inside the box.
Defensively, Tottenham were impressive throughout. Micky van de Ven, Rodrigo Bentancur, and Pedro Porro stood tall under pressure, while Guglielmo Vicario—under fire in recent weeks—rose to the occasion with a superb reflex save to deny Fares Chaibi from point-blank range.
Though they lacked fluidity and cutting edge in attack, Spurs’ grit and commitment at the back were undeniable. The performance may not have been sparkling, but it was exactly what was needed to grind out the result.
With a place in the semi-finals now secured, Tottenham’s pursuit of a long-awaited trophy remains on course. However, the spotlight won’t be fading any time soon, as Postecoglou’s men prepare for another stern test when they face Nottingham Forest on Monday.
