Spurs Cruise Past Slavia Prague as Simons Seals a Confident Champions League Win
What happened at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium felt less like a tense European night and more like a calm, controlled evening where Spurs simply handled their business. The pressure that had been mounting on Thomas Frank eased noticeably, as his team delivered a straightforward 3–0 win over Slavia Prague—an opponent that never truly looked ready to cause trouble.
The night already carried emotion, with Son Heung-min returning for a final farewell to the fans. His presence, the applause, even the mural unveiled earlier in the day—all of it helped lift the atmosphere. But it quickly became clear that the players on the pitch were intent on adding their own contribution to the occasion.
Tottenham started sharply. Less than a minute had passed when Wilson Odobert burst down the left, gliding past Tomas Holes and whipping in a cross that Richarlison nearly buried. The effort was brilliantly blocked by Slavia goalkeeper Jindrich Stanek, but the early warning shot set the tone. Spurs were moving the ball quickly, confidently, and with real purpose.
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Slavia, meanwhile, looked shaky from the start. Their attempt at a man-to-man defensive setup only created huge pockets of space for Spurs to exploit, and eventually the visitors cracked. In the 26th minute, Cristian Romero flicked on Pedro Porro’s corner, sending the ball flashing across the six-yard box. Slavia’s David Zima tried to adjust his body but ended up heading awkwardly into his own net. It summed up the Czech champions’ night: disjointed, uncertain, and constantly reacting.
To their credit, Slavia did produce a couple of dangerous moments on the break. Long-range efforts tested Guglielmo Vicario and a free header midway through the first half could easily have levelled things. But Spurs still carried the sharper edge, even if that edge dulled slightly before the break.
The second half erased any remaining doubt. Five minutes in, Porro was clipped in the box, and Mohammed Kudus stepped up to calmly roll the penalty down the middle. That goal allowed Spurs to breathe, and Frank took the chance to rotate, saving legs ahead of the weekend trip to Nottingham Forest.
The final blow came when Xavi Simons, lively throughout, won another penalty after being bundled over in the box. He placed his spot kick smartly into the bottom-right corner, rounding off a confident performance and strengthening his growing importance in this team.
By the end, Spurs were in cruise control. The fans were happy, the mood felt restored, and the tension around Frank eased—at least for now. The win keeps Tottenham positioned well in the Champions League table, with a crucial clash against Borussia Dortmund looming in the new year.
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