Tottenham boost knockout hopes after defeating Dortmund
Tottenham Hotspur delivered a vital Champions League victory for under-pressure manager Thomas Frank, defeating ten-man Borussia Dortmund 2-1 in a dominant first-half display on Tuesday.
After a concerning home loss to West Ham, Spurs started with urgency. Cristian Romero opened the scoring, turning in Wilson Odobert’s cross, before Dortmund’s Daniel Svensson was sent off for a high challenge on the influential Odobert.
The assist provider turned creator again before the break, his low cross deflecting off Dominic Solanke to double the lead.
Tottenham controlled the game thereafter, though they spared Dortmund a heavier defeat as Randal Kolo Muani was denied one-on-one.
The win lifts Spurs to fourth, strengthening their bid for automatic knockout qualification ahead of the final matchday.
While the second half lacked intensity, the much-improved performance offers Frank crucial respite.
