Ange Postecoglou's Spurs progressed to the semi-finals of the Europa League after a resolute performance against Eintracht Frankfurt, highlighted by Dominic Solanke's penalty. Despite struggles in the Premier League, this victory provides a glimmer of hope for Spurs supporters. The team's defensive discipline shone through as they held off Frankfurt, setting up a potential clash with Bod/Glimt or Lazio. Postecoglou, who has faced criticism for poor league results, emphasized the importance of capitalizing on this European opportunity, despite the absence of captain Son Heung-min due to injury.
Postecoglou has increasingly cut a defiant figure in recent weeks as results in the Premier League have gone from bad to worse despite the return from injury of several key players.
Solanke had not scored since 4 January—a run of 12 matches—but there were unbridled celebrations in the away end when he stroked home the decisive spot-kick just before half-time.
The Australian spikily suggested beforehand that Spurs supporters should not take being one match away from the last four of a European competition as a regular occurrence.
A showdown with Bod/Glimt or Lazio awaits in the last four after this dogged display against an Eintracht Frankfurt side who could not break down a disciplined Tottenham defence.
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