Facing a 2-0 deficit against Olympiacos after just 19 minutes of play, Tottenham scored four unanswered goals for an epic 4-2 win on Jose Mourinho’s home debut Tuesday to book a spot in the Champions League knockout round.
Manchester City advanced to the last 16 in far less dramatic fashion; thanks to Atalanta’s victory over Dinamo Zagreb, City’s 1-1 draw against Shakhtar Donetsk was enough to secure top spot in Group C.
Youssef El-Arabi‘s curling effort and Ruben Semedo‘s scrappy finish threatened to burst Mourinho’s buoyant mood early. But the usually conservative manager proved he’s a new man, replacing defensive midfielder Eric Dier with playmaker Christian Eriksen in a bid to take the initiative and reclaim the night.
His team delivered. Dele Alli set the comeback in motion with a tap-in just before halftime. Minutes after the interval, Harry Kane slotted home off a quick throw-in from Serge Aurier. Recognizing the ball boy’s efforts to keep the play going, Mourinho ran over and gave him a hug.
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