Bayer Leverkusen 0-0 Tottenham: Hugo Lloris rescues Spurs as Leicester City win again

Full-time: Bayer Leverkusen 0-0 Tottenham

All over in Germany. And despite a disappointing second-half performance, Spurs at least walk away with a potentially valuable point.

Back in the UK, it's ended Leicester 1-0 Copenhagen. Another memorable night for the Foxes.

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Josh Onomah comes on for Son for the final three minutes of the game. Can he make an impact? We're about to find out...

Bayer are pushing and pushing for a goal but time is running out quickly. This one looks destined to end in a draw.

Kampl's cross-shot hits Kiessling inside the six-yard box, but the ball then flies wide.

Leverkusen make their final sub: Chicharito off, Brandt on. The Mexican will be regretting his missed chance now.

Another good piece of play from Eriksen, who makes a zig-zagging run down the right flank - but his effort from an acute angle is saved at the second attempt. One goal will win this now.

Back at the King Power, Leicester stand on the cusp of a third win from three Champions League games.

Can they hold on?

Another sub for the hosts. Bender is replaced by Jedvaj. Around 15 minutes left in this game.

Spurs aren't posing enough of a threat for their liking. Maurcio Pochettino must be frustrated with how this contest has turned.

Leverkusen have missed to more golden chances in the space of two minutes.

First, Stefan Kiessling's powerful effort is pushed behind by Hugo Lloris, who is proving to be a one-man army this evening. Then, a goal-bound effort from a corner is easily held by the Frenchman.

Pochettino's boys are definitely holding on now. Amazing how this match has turned around, because Spurs were in control towards the end of the first half.

As a result, they're making a sub: Vincent Janssen is trotting off, Mousa Dembele replaces him.

Hugo Lloris to the rescue again for Spurs, as he paws a low, right-footed effort from Mehmedi around the post. And Tottenham survive the subsequent corner.

I wonder if Maurcio Pochettino would take a point now...?

Hernandez goes close again!

The little Mexican hits a left-footed effort towards the top corner, but Danny Rose just gets his forehead on the ball to send it over the top. The momentum of the game has definitely changed, though.

Hernandez is fouled in the centre of the BayArena. And Spurs are now starting to show their frustrations.

I fancy Mauricio Pochettino will be considering a substitution.

Back in Leicester, the Foxes are poised to end the evening with more points in the Champions League than they have in the Premier League. Some thought, that.

Well, that was a HUGE warning for Spurs, who have largely dominated this game.

Javier Hernandez has spurned the opportunity of the game!

The ex-Manchester United man, sliding in at the back post, has a tap-in to give the hosts the lead ... but, but has it gone over the line? No, Hugo Lloris made an incredible last-ditch save! Confirmed by the goal-line technology, too.

I've no idea how Leverkusen have not scored there. It seemed to be inevitable.

Javier Hernandez tries to get in behind the Spurs defence early on, but can only hack down Hugo Lloris with a late tackle in an effort to win the ball.

Leverkusen have made a change at the break. Baumgartlinger on, Calhanoglu off.

Anyway, we're back under way in Germany - will anybody be able to find the net in the next 45 minutes?

Half-time: Leicester City 1-0 FC Copenhagen

So far, it's a good-ish night for English teams in the Champions League. The Foxes probably wish they could play European competition every weekend given how their season is panning out.

Half-time: Bayer Leverkusen 0-0 Tottenham

Spurs could and perhaps should be 1-0 up, but we're still waiting for the all-important first goal of the game.

Tottenham have been the better side. Just. But they need to make their marginal superiority count.

Son is getting a bit of grief from the home supporters. He had a few things thrown his way as he prepared to take a setpiece just now.

We've almost reached half-time across Europe.

Back in Germany, Kampl stabs an effort wide from the edge of the area, although Hugo Lloris appeared to be beaten in the Spurs goal. He was relieved to see that pass harmlessly past the post.

GOAL: Leicester 1-0 Copenhagen (Mahrez)

Lift off at the King Power! And it's that man again, Riyad Mahrez with the goal. He meets Islam Slimani's knock-down to put the hosts 1-0 up.

Lars Bender hacks Danny Rose to the ground and is rightly booked for his miss-timed tackle. He can have no complaints.

Ah, it remains 0-0 - but I've no idea how! The ball is crossed over by Trippier and Janssen powers the ball against the bar, before Lamela's goal-bound volleyed effort is pushed over the top by the keeper, spectacularly.

An incredible sequence, that.

Speaking of Hernandez, the former Manchester United is hacked down from behind by Jan Vertonghen, who is lucky to escape a booking.

Bayer's early promise and attacking intent has already subsided somewhat. Javier Hernandez is feeding off scraps for the time being.

Dele Alli comes closest to opening the scoring with a header past the post after getting on the end of a right-wing cross. The England man met that with perfect timing but could not find the corner.

Still goalless at the King Power, by the way, where Leicester are looking to take a giant stride towards the next round.

Spurs are dominating now, with the movement of Alli, Son and others causing a real problem for the hosts.

Meanwhile, Lamela has gone into the book for a late tackle.

More good stuff from Tottenham, with Trippier and Wayama combining down the right flank. Ultimately, though, the cross cannot find a white shirt.

Leverkusen are playing a high-tempo, high-risk game. Spurs ought to fancy their chances of getting in behind the Germans.

The first real bit of quality from Spurs, now. The Tottenham backline beats Bayer's initial press with some neat first-time passing and a sweeping move through the centre of the field almost leads to an opening for Son.

However, he is just beaten to the ball by the on-rushing keeper. That's more like it from Spurs, though.

There's a good pace to the game in Germany but a distinct lack of quality at the moment. A goal might open things up.

In Leicester, meanwhile, it's fair to say the Copenhagen fans are making their presence felt.

Spurs have the ball in the net - but it won't count!

A bad kick from the keeper reaches a Tottenham player, who slips Son in down the channel. The South Korean centres the ball to Janssen but the whistle had already gone for an offside. It's a good call, too.

Leverkusen are employing a high press, which is something Spurs are usually noted for. Still, the Premier League club are guilty of being a bit too frenetic in the early exchanges.

Wanyama leaves a foot in on a Leverkusen player and the home team are awarded a free-kick. Spurs are struggling to string any passes together in the opening minutes.

A fairly quiet start, it must be said. The hosts seem to be content to pass the ball sideways and backwards in the opening minutes.

There are a few empty seats around the stadium, too, which comes as something of a surprise.

And we're under way, with Spurs playing in their white strip and the hosts in a fetching black number. Cracking atmosphere.

We're ready for things to get going in Germany - and elsewhere around Europe. Can Pochettino's men claim the three points? We're bout to find out...

Right then, players are going through their last-minute preparations across the continent. Hopefully tonight's games will be more interesting than the bore-fest that was Liverpool vs Manchester United last night.

In contrast to their domestic form, Leicester have been very impressive during their debut campaign in this competition.

In fact, Leicester are one of four teams yet to concede a goal in their first two Champions League games this season.

Back in Leicester, Claudio Ranieri has been saying one or two eye-catching things before tonight's game gets under way.

It is, of course, a big night in Germany for Tottenham forward Son Heung-Min, who is returning to face his former club Bayer Leverkusen.

Son's arrival in Europe first saw him play for fellow German outfit Hamburg - and he has been recalling that experience.

"At 16 it was difficult. When I came I knew no English and no German, nothing," he said. "But I wanted to play in Europe, this was my goal and I came to achieve my goal. The first year was really difficult because I didn't know anyone or have any friends.

"No one came with me. I felt so alone and so humble because everyone was helping me, but it was tough.

"Sometimes I missed Korea. It's my home and everyone misses their home when they are not there. But I wanted to play professional football in Europe and this was what I had to do."

Breaking team news

The Bayer team news is in, also. They are as follows:

Bayer: Leno; Bender, Tah, Toprak, Henrichs; Kampl, Aranguiz, Mehmedi, Calhanoglu; Hernandez, Kiessling

Tottenham's only win in their last eight European away games at German opposition was v Bayer Leverkusen in 2006. My, how they;d welcome a repeat tonight.

Among the interested spectators this evening will be Spurs and England striker Harry Kane, who is busily working his way back to full fitness after suffering an ankle injury.

The word is that Kane will be fully fit before long, after making a speedy recovery from what previously seemed like a serious knock.

Leicester have won both of their first two games in the Champions League. Another win this evening, and they'll be within touching distance of the next round.

Breaking team news

Claudio Ranieri has handed his teamsheet in, too. Slimani and Vardy lead the line for the Fixes this evening.

Leicester City: Schmeichel, Simpson, Huth, Morgan, Fuchs, Mahrez, Drinkwater, King, Albrighton, Slimani, Vardy

Subs: Zieler, Hernández, Musa, Amartey, Schlupp, Okazaki, Ulloa

The Spurs players have already been out on the pitch, taking in the impressive surroundings. Victory tonight would go a fair way towards ensuring the Premier League club's participation in the next round.

They still have another two games to play at Wembley, remember. Although Tottenham fans will remember how that played out last time.

The BayArena is a fantastic stage for the match and this place promises to be bouncing in a short while.

Breaking team news

Right, the Spurs teamsheet has been handed in and it is as follows...

Tottenham: Lloris, Trippier, Dier, Vertonghen, Rose; Wanyama; Alli, Eriksen, Son, Lamela; Janssen

Subs: Vorm, Carter-Vickers, Davies, Dembele, Onomah, Sissoko, Winks

Kieran Trippier's inclusion is the headline selection for Spurs, who have the likes of Carter-Vickers and Winks on the bench tonight.

Elsewhere, Leicester City boss Claudio Ranieri has called for an improvement from his side, after they were defeated by Chelsea at the weekend.

"We want to improve but it's normal when we start the season to have something to work on because new players have come and everything is new," Ranieri said, according to the BBC.

"Maybe we want to do something more but we are Leicester, we're a good team and we have to show our qualities. We are getting better and have to be solid and strong and don't make any pressure about relegation."

As we wait for the team news to drop... Tottenham Hotspur boss Mauricio Pochettino has suggested he will turn to Eric Dier to fill in for the injured Toby Alderweireld against Bayer Leverkusen.

Alderweireld left the pitch on a stretcher during Tottenham's Premier League clash with West Brom on Saturday (15 October).

"The important thing is we trust in him," Pochettino said of Dier. "It is not important the position he will play – midfield, centre-back or full-back – we believe and trust in him. We trust him as a person and his skills. For me, Eric is a player who can develop his game in different positions."

Preview

Bayer Leverkusen enter the fixture after suffering a 2-1 defeat at the hands of Werder Bremen in their last league fixture away from home.

But so far, Bayer have managed two draws in their first two Champions League fixtures, against CSKA Moscow and AS Monaco.

What the manager says

Mauricio Pochettino: "It's important. We must win. If we want to go to the next round this is key to take three points from this game and to play at Wembley the same way.

"The next two games against Leverkusen for us hold the key to the possibility of going to the next round."

Preview

Tottenham had to settle for a 1-1 draw against West Bromwich Albion at The Hawthorns at the weekend.

Dele Alli's late strike made sure the White Hart Lane outfit maintained their unbeaten streak in England's top-flight club competition.

In Europe, meanwhile, Spurs suffered a 2-1 defeat at the hands of AS Monaco in their opening Champions League game.

Then, Maurico Pochettino saw his side bounce back in the second fixture against Moscow, with Heung-Min Son scoring the only goal of the game.

Good evening and welcome to IBTimes UK's coverage of Tottenham's Champions League clash against Bayer Leverkusen in Germany.

We've got a very exciting evening of football in store, which also includes Leicester City vs FC Copenhagen.

Sit tight, and we'll bring you all of the pre-match build-up and team news over the next little while...