Tottenham boosted their Champions League hopes with a 3–0 win over Slavia Prague. As a result, Thomas Frank’s team moved up to ninth in the league phase, keeping them close to the top eight. Spurs needed a strong performance, and from the opening minute, they delivered.
Frank asked his players to build momentum after their 2–0 weekend win against Brentford. Indeed, his team responded with energy and control. Spurs created early chances through Richarlison and Mohammed Kudus. In the first minute, Richarlison almost scored, but the Slavia goalkeeper blocked his close-range shot.
Shortly after, Tottenham took the lead. Cristian Romero met a corner with a powerful header, which struck Slavia defender David Zima and deflected into the net for an own goal. As a result, Spurs deservedly went ahead after their dominant start.
The second half began in the same way. Spurs attacked quickly, and meanwhile, Slavia struggled to respond. Pedro Porro burst into the box but was caught late by Youssoupha Sanyang. Consequently, the referee awarded a penalty. Kudus stepped up and calmly scored to make it 2–0. Clearly, his confidence reflected the team’s growing form.
Later in the match, Spurs continued to control possession. Xavi Simons caused problems whenever he carried the ball. He won a second penalty after a quick turn inside the box. Then, he took the spot-kick himself and scored, sealing a perfect night for Tottenham.
Despite Liverpool’s late win at the San Siro, which kept them in the final automatic qualification spot, Spurs climbed closer to the top eight. Looking ahead, Frank’s side will face Nottingham Forest on Sunday, hoping to extend their winning run. With momentum building, Tottenham can aim to make it three wins in a row.
