Barcelona lose possession battle for the first time in a Champions League group match since 2006 in their draw with Tottenham

Gray June 04, 2020
Barcelona lose possession battle for the first time in a Champions League group match since 2006 in their draw with Tottenham
It was a memorable night for Tottenham Hotspur who achieved more than just qualification for the last 16 of the Champions League.Having fell behind to an excellent individual effort fromOusmane Dembele, Spurs then piled on the pressure as they went in search of an equaliser.Lucas Moura celebrates his late equaliser for Tottenham2
Lucas Moura celebrates his late equaliser for Tottenham
It eventually came with five minutes remainingthrough Lucas Moura and thanks to the result in the other Group B game – with Inter Milan held by PSV Eindhoven – Mauricio Pochettino’s men advanced to the knockout stages.In doing so they became just the eighth side to advance to the next round – after claiming just one point from their first three matches.While the excitement and relief of their achievement rightly took centre stage, it was another little known statistic that indicated just how good they had been at the Nou Camp.For the first time since 2006, Barcelona lost out in the possession stakes during a Champions League group match as Spurs recorded 52% to the home side’s 48%Tottenham had more possession then Barcelona at the Nou Camp2
Tottenham had more possession then Barcelona at the Nou Camp
Granted, Barcelona had already qualified, and as expected named a weakened starting XI, with Lionel Messi, Gerard Pique and Jordi Alba all starting from the bench.Finishing second means Spurs will be drawn against one of the group winners, meaning they could face Borussia Dortmund, Paris Saint-Germain, FC Porto, Bayern Munich or Ajax, Lyon (if they finish above Manchester City), Real Madrid or Juventus (if they win the group above Manchester United).The draw will take place on Monday, December 17.
Timo Werner and RB Leipzig face Bayern Munich in the DFB-Pokal final this weekend

Lionel Messi has failed to make the top three of the Ballon d'Or for the first time since 2007, finishing fifth in this year's final vote. Luka Modric is being tipped to become the first player
Champions League: Messi always got my Ballon d'Or vote
Tottenham players look dejected during their defeat to Wolves

Former Arsenal ace Robin van Persie reveals 'great stories' he's heard about Tottenham and Liverpool training Liverpool and Spurs are the two Premier League representatives in this season's
Former Arsenal ace Robin van Persie reveals 'great stories
Kante’s third goal of the season secured Chelsea a valuable win

Manchester United transfer news: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer urged to forget signing 'world class' stars and go after the best young players Manchester United have been told to ditch their recent trend of signing big-name and big-money stars and instead aim to bring the world's best young players to
Manchester United transfer news RECAP Jesse Lingard receives
Thibaut Courtois’ move to Real Madrid has not gone to plan…
'At least it's not Bayern' - Arsenal fans in optimistic mood
Charles died in 2004 and there was a great outpouring of grief, especially in Wales, Leeds and Turin

Fabinho is one of a number of Leonardo Jardim's exciting side to be linked with a summer exit, along with the likes of Bernardo Silva, Kylian Mbappe, Benjamin Mendy, Thomas Lemar and Tieumou Bakayoko.
Benjamin Mendy Life and Career | Benjamin Mendy France
Doherty has been excellent going forward this season

Long-time Manchester United and Chelsea target Alex Sandro signs new contract to stay at Juventus until 2023 The 27-year-old has been on the Premier League giants' radar for some time By Michael
Manchester United target Alex Sandro set to sign new Juventus
Will Solanke get a run-out against his old club?

England vs Scotland FREE: TV channel, live stream, kick-off time and team news for Women's World Cup clash. ENGLAND kick off their Women's World Cup campaign against Scotland in Nice as they
England vs Scotland LIVE: Commentary stream, latest score

UEFA reveal that players will now be booked if they mime for
Ronaldinho was a star at Barcelona

Study names Liverpool as Premier League's 'most disliked' team ahead of Spurs givemesport.com; Tottenham transfer news: Spurs to launch£80million double raid for Bournemouth stars Callum Wilson and David Brooks-reports talkSPORT; Should Tottenham start Fernando Llorente or Harry Kane in the final? hotspurhq.com
Manchester United transfer news: Red Devils OUT of the race
Hoddle played and managed Chelsea and was the man who brought Ruud Gullit to Stamford Bridge

Adrian Durham SLAMS Arsenal boss Unai Emery for starting Petr Cech against former side Chelsea in Europa League final in extraordinary rant Adrian Durham has blasted Unai Emery's decision to start Chelsea legend Petr Cech in Wednesday night's Europa League final - insisting it should 'not
Why Auschwitz Plays Such a Central Role in Holocaust
Mbaye Diagne, right, has scored 20 goals in 17 appearances this season for Kasimpasa

Manchester United are reportedly looking to beat rivals City to the signature of Sporting Lisbon midfielder Bruno Fernandes. The 24-year-old scored 32 goals and contributed 18 assists in 53
Man Utd transfer news: Bruno Fernandes signing 'very close
sportstons.com/soccer/man-utd-transfer-news-bruno-fernandes-signing-very-close/
Man Utd transfer news: Bruno Fernandes signing 'very close' The Sporting Lisbon star has emerged as United's top midfield target and they are said to have lodged a bid in the region of £60million over the weekend.
Manchester City Transfers - Transfer News & Updates | Sky Sports
Tags:

Post a Comment

0 Comments