"Spurs did not have to extend themselves to defeat moderate opposition on a sentimental evening and although a second triumph in front of their supporters in the space of four days was welcome Thomas Frank would be wise not to read too much into victory over a Slavia Prague side who looked as if they would be better off in the Europa League."
"It was still an enjoyable performance from Spurs to see off the Czech champions, who remain winless after six games of the league phase, and it mattered that they stepped up on the night they welcomed their former captain, Son Heung-min, back for an emotional homecoming. It is perhaps indicative of the bloated nature of this competition's new format that even the return of Son to N17 for the first time since his move to LAFC last summer was not enough to fill the ground."
"An incredible 10 years, Son said as he reflected on a decade of service and addressed the crowd. I will always be Spurs. I will always be with you. This will always be my home. It was Son, of course, who scored the first goal at this ground after Spurs moved home in 2019. The South Korean forward will for ever be remembered as a legend here. A mural of him was unveiled on Tottenham High Road on Tuesdayafternoon and his presence lifted the atmosphere,"
The expanded Champions League format makes early-stage results hard to interpret before the knockout rounds. Tottenham beat Slavia Prague without needing to extend themselves, and the victory should not be taken as clear evidence of a sustained home transformation. It was only the sixth home win in all competitions this season, and the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium was about 15,000 below capacity. Slavia remained winless after six group games and looked more suited to the Europa League. Son Heung-min returned for an emotional homecoming, received a huge ovation, and had a mural unveiled on Tottenham High Road, which lifted the atmosphere.
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