Tottenham Hotspur managed to pull off a stunning 1-0 victory against Borussia Dortmund, with Dominic Solanke's late equalizer coming off his own foot after a clumsy attempted flick in the 76th minute. The result marked Thomas Frank's fourth consecutive clean sheet in the competition and ensured Tottenham took a crucial step towards qualifying for the Champions League's last 16.
Frank faced intense pressure following Saturday's dismal defeat to West Ham, which left Spurs fans demanding his head on a platter. However, he showed remarkable resilience by overcoming adversity to secure a much-needed win against Dortmund, who had lost just three games all season and were looking to make it eight consecutive wins in the competition.
The victory was built on a solid defensive display, with Frank opting for a 3-4-3 formation that proved to be effective against the depleted Dortmund side. The introduction of Destiny Udogie at left wing-back and Djed Spence at left center-back proved inspired, as they were able to nullify Dortmund's attack and create scoring opportunities.
Spence was particularly impressive in this regard, winning a corner kick in the 54th minute that led to Cristian Romero's equalizer. Simons also shone throughout the game, showcasing his technical ability with several excellent passes and creating chances for his teammates.
Despite having one man less on the field due to Daniel Svensson's sending-off in the 24th minute, Spurs remained in control of the game, digging deep when fatigue levels began to rise in the second half. Simons was particularly key in this regard, launching into a tackle on Couto and whipping up the crowd with his energetic display.
The only threat Dortmund posed came late on, but even then, it was Spurs who looked more likely to score. Randal Kolo Muani was denied one-on-one by Gregor Kobel, while Porro's chance in injury time went wide.
Frank has taken a significant step towards convincing the Tottenham fanbase that he is the right man for the job, and while there is still much work to be done, this win will undoubtedly give him a boost of confidence. With Burnley up next, Spurs will look to build on this momentum and secure another crucial victory to keep their Champions League hopes alive.
Frank faced intense pressure following Saturday's dismal defeat to West Ham, which left Spurs fans demanding his head on a platter. However, he showed remarkable resilience by overcoming adversity to secure a much-needed win against Dortmund, who had lost just three games all season and were looking to make it eight consecutive wins in the competition.
The victory was built on a solid defensive display, with Frank opting for a 3-4-3 formation that proved to be effective against the depleted Dortmund side. The introduction of Destiny Udogie at left wing-back and Djed Spence at left center-back proved inspired, as they were able to nullify Dortmund's attack and create scoring opportunities.
Spence was particularly impressive in this regard, winning a corner kick in the 54th minute that led to Cristian Romero's equalizer. Simons also shone throughout the game, showcasing his technical ability with several excellent passes and creating chances for his teammates.
Despite having one man less on the field due to Daniel Svensson's sending-off in the 24th minute, Spurs remained in control of the game, digging deep when fatigue levels began to rise in the second half. Simons was particularly key in this regard, launching into a tackle on Couto and whipping up the crowd with his energetic display.
The only threat Dortmund posed came late on, but even then, it was Spurs who looked more likely to score. Randal Kolo Muani was denied one-on-one by Gregor Kobel, while Porro's chance in injury time went wide.
Frank has taken a significant step towards convincing the Tottenham fanbase that he is the right man for the job, and while there is still much work to be done, this win will undoubtedly give him a boost of confidence. With Burnley up next, Spurs will look to build on this momentum and secure another crucial victory to keep their Champions League hopes alive.
. But seriously, it was a solid defensive display by Frank, but let's not forget Dortmund were missing some key players and looked a bit disjointed. Still, it's hard to argue against Frank's tactics, especially with Udogie and Spence doing a great job on the left side. I'm still skeptical about Spurs' chances in the Champions League, but maybe this win will give them the momentum they need to carry over into their next game against Burnley 
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a 1-0 win isn't exactly "stunning" just because the other team scored an own goal! I mean, Dortmund was already struggling with injuries and fatigue, so it's not like Spurs had to overcome some massive obstacle to get this result. And let's be real, that formation Frank chose might've been effective against a depleted side, but it's not like he came up with some genius tactic out of thin air. The introduction of Udogie and Spence was probably just a case of throwing different players in to see what sticks, you know? 
And don't even get me started on how lucky Spurs were with those corner kicks... it's not like they created that many scoring opportunities, it was just a bunch of fortunate bounces. 
I'm loving the drama of that match! Who knew Solanke's own goal would be the game-changer? 
. The 3-4-3 formation definitely paid off, and I love how Spence and Udogie brought an extra layer of solidity to the defense 
. It's also great to see Simons shining in midfield – that tackle on Couto was pure gold 
! Now, can Spurs keep this momentum going against Burnley? 
. He must've made some changes behind the scenes or something because his tactics seem more solid now. That 3-4-3 formation worked like a charm against Dortmund's attack, and I love how he brought in Udogie and Spence - they really made a difference. 
The way Spurs dug deep when they were down to 10 men was also super impressive, it shows their character is still strong even under pressure 
️. Frank's definitely got some things right now, but Burnley will be tough, we'll see if he can keep this momentum going 
. But for real though, 4-0 clean sheets in a row? Thomas Frank is on a hot streak 
! And that 3-4-3 formation? Genius or what 
? I mean, who knew Djed Spence could be so decent at left center-back? 
, but let's be real, Simons is the real MVP here 
. Now if they can just figure out how to not lose their cool (literally) in big games... 
Burnley better watch out! 
I think this win is gonna give Frank the boost he needed to convince Spurs fans that he's on the right track... now let's see if they can keep this momentum going against Burnley? 
Burnley next, let's hope they keep this momentum going 
Thomas Frank's 3-4-3 formation was a masterstroke against Dortmund. Destiny Udogie and Djed Spence were absolute rockstars on the pitch, shutting down Dortmund's attack and creating scoring opportunities. 
But seriously, Frank has definitely shown he's got what it takes to keep Spurs in the Champions League mix. Let's see if they can build on this momentum against Burnley next! 
gotta give credit to frank for making the 3-4-3 work though 
lol solanke's goal was literally the most hilarious thing i've ever seen though 
frank showed so much grit and determination after that crappy game last saturday, it's clear he's got the team's backs and is fighting for every point. simons is literally a genius on the pitch, his passes are so silky smooth 
it was like he meant 2 kick it in instead of out! 
destiny udogie's debut was pretty solid too, leftback woes solved? also, i love how simons just took it upon himself to whip up the crowd with that one tackle 
, esp with spence and udogie starting on the left flank - they totally nullified dornt's attack and created so many scoring chances for us. simons was a total rockstar throughout 
. now we just gotta keep this momentum going and hopefully take down burnley too 
can't wait to see what's next for spurs!!!
. Thomas Frank's tactics were pure genius 
. One thing's for sure, Spurs are definitely back in the Champions League hunt 
Tottenham's resurgence under Thomas Frank is real 
That's what I call a statement game 
And Djed Spence at left center-back was a masterstroke! 
️ He's like a spark plug on the pitch 
Burnley better be ready for a tough test next! 
they finally got that win and it's all thanks to frank's squad selection 
he nullified dorntmund's attack so effectively. simons was on fire too, his passes were like butter 
anyway, this win gives frank a much-needed boost of confidence and i think he's got the Spurs fans on his side now 
. and can we talk about destiny udogie tho? 
