Tottenham Hotspur secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Eintracht Frankfurt in the second leg of their UEFA Europa League quarter-final, advancing to the semi-finals with a 2-1 aggregate score. Dominic Solanke’s decisive penalty just before halftime proved enough to see Spurs through in a tense encounter at Deutsche Bank Park.
The match’s pivotal moment came in the 42nd minute when Frankfurt goalkeeper Kauã Santos fouled James Maddison inside the box. Solanke stepped up and confidently converted the spot-kick, giving Tottenham the lead on the night and in the tie.
Despite missing key players, including captain Son Heung-min and the early substitution of Maddison due to injury, Spurs displayed resilience and tactical discipline. Their defensive solidity was evident as they withstood Frankfurt’s pressure in the second half. Centre-backs Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven were instrumental in nullifying Frankfurt’s attacking threats, while goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario made crucial saves to preserve the lead.
The victory marks Tottenham’s first appearance in a European semi-final since their Champions League final run six years ago. They will face either Lazio or Bodø/Glimt in the next round, with the winner advancing to the final in Bilbao.
This result provides a significant morale boost for manager Ange Postecoglou and his squad, keeping alive their hopes of securing European silverware this season. As they prepare for the semi-finals, Spurs will aim to build on this momentum and continue their pursuit of continental success.
