Tottenham drew 1-1 with Eintracht Frankfurt in an entertaining, chaotic first leg of their Europa League quarter-final

Tottenham Hotspur and Eintracht Frankfurt battled it out in the Europa League quarter-finals, with the match ending in a 1-1 draw. This result sets up a thrilling second leg in Germany, where the winner will progress to the semi-finals.

Match Highlights

• Early Frankfurt Lead: Hugo Ekitike scored a superb low strike inside six minutes, catching Tottenham’s defense off guard.
• Spurs’ Response: Pedro Porro equalized with a clever backheel flick, showcasing his skill and agility.
• Santos’ Heroics: Eintracht Frankfurt’s goalkeeper Kaua Santos made multiple crucial saves, denying Tottenham several scoring opportunities and earning him a hero’s status.
• Late Drama: Lucas Bergvall and Rodrigo Bentancur hit the woodwork, while Son Heung-min and James Maddison had shots saved by Santos, keeping the tension high until the end.

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What’s Next?

The second leg is scheduled for April 17, where Tottenham will need to overcome the deficit to progress in the competition. A win or a draw would secure a spot in the semi-finals for the winner. With the Europa League title within reach, both teams will be eager to make their mark.

Team News

• Tottenham: Dejan Kulusevski and Kevin Danso are out for the next couple of weeks, while Radu Dragusin will miss the rest of the season with an ACL tear.
• Eintracht Frankfurt: Nnamdi Collins returns from suspension, while Oscar Hojlund and Junior Dina Ebimbe are unavailable due to registration issues.

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