Dele Alli double sees Spurs crush Real Madrid to reach Champions League last 16
KEY POINTS
- Alli scores twice before Christian Eriksen fires third as the reigning champions are beaten 3-1.
- Cristiano Ronaldo nets consolation but Real suffer second defeat in a row.
- Dele Alli opens the scoring after 27 minutes.
- Deflected shot in the second half sees Alli double the lead.
- Christian Eriksen makes it three on the break.
- Cristiano Ronaldo pulls one back with 10 minutes left.
- Tottenham qualify for the last 16.
- Real Madrid lose group stage match for first time since 2012, ending 30-game unbeaten streak.
- Recap: Napoli 2-4 Manchester City, Liverpool 3-0 Maribor
It will take time to quantify that result, but for now it sees Tottenham reach the knock-out stage and join the likes of Bayern Munich, PSG and Manchester City in the second phase.
Real Madrid meanwhile are in turmoil and tonight's display was perhaps one which must question their commitment to Zinedine Zidane. We will watch his future with some interest.
Full time: Tottenham 3-1 Real Madrid
What a night for Mauricio Pochettino and Spurs. They beat Real Madrid for the first time and take their place in the Champions League last 16. Dele Alli comes of age with two goals in either half, with Christian Eriksen netting the third. Ronaldo grabbed a late consolation but in truth, Madrid barely deserved it. They were woeful and have now won just two of their last five.
GOAL! Tottenham 2-0 Real Madrid (Dele Alli)
Spurs double their lead and I would like to say they are playing their best, but they're not really close. Dele Alli surges forward, more of less un-tracked and his shot takes a wicket deflection off Sergio Ramos and wrong-foots Casilla. Where the Real defence was, I have no idea.
Half time: Tottenham 1-0 Real Madrid
A fine 45 minutes, like it was for much of the game in Madrid, and once again Mauricio Pochettino's side have the lead. Dele Alli gave it to them on his European return and it could easily have been more after chances for Sissoko and Kane.
Real have been lacklustre but they are creating opportunities. Cristiano Ronaldo has been kept quiet for the most part.
Problem for Spurs as Toby Alderweireld ghosts into the penalty area but his run is cut short as he pulls up with a hamstring injury. The Belgian is laid-out behind the goal and will play no further part tonight as he limps away. Moussa Sissoko comes on, with Eric Dier moving into the back three. Christian Eriksen may drop deeper too.
Real Madrid are not at crisis point but the Spanish and European champions are having a rocky start to the campaign.
They already trail Barcelona by eight points in La Liga - the first El Clasico in on 23 December - and have only won two of the last four in all competitions. Cristiano Ronaldo has just seven goals this season, a small tally by his standards, and his problems are central to Los Blancos' plight.
But wouldn't it be typical of them to turn it around tonight? Last time they were on British shores they were crowned 12-time European champions.
If you want to keep abreast of Manchester City and Liverpool's fortunes tonight - they play Napoli and Maribor respectively - then head this way to our other live blog where we'll also have all the other goals from the Champions League tonight.
Team news on its way shortly, but how might both sides line up?
Tottenham hope to have Harry Kane back from a hamstring injury. Danny Rose is unlikely to be risked, and Erik Lamela remains out. Victor Wanyama is a long-term absentee.
Real Madrid are without Gareth Bale, Keylor Navas, Dani Carvajal or Raphael Varane. Isco has travelled but is considered a doubt.
Bonfire Night might not be for another couple of days but expect plenty of fireworks at Wembley tonight as two of the most explosive sides in Europe go head-to-head again.
Tottenham and Real Madrid played out an engaging Champions League draw two weeks ago but now they go to battle in London. The defending champions are licking their wounds after an embarrassing defeat to Girona at the weekend, with Zinedine Zidane doing his best to play down a potential crisis.
The hosts meanwhile are expected to welcome back Harry Kane and though they have lost two in a row, Spurs have good reason to believe they can match the Spanish champions tonight. Wembley is far from the bogey ground for Mauricio Pochettino's men that it was earlier in the season.
All the team news and build-up ahead of the tie of the night in Europe on the way ahead of the 7:45pm kick-off.