Moura clinches knockout spot as Spurs grab goal at Nou Camp
LUCAS Moura’s dramatic late goal sent Tottenham through to the Champions League knockout stages by earning a 1-1 draw at Barcelona.
Spurs, who had to match Inter Milan’s result against PSV Eindhoven, were heading out of the competition and into the Europa League as they trailed to Ousmane Demebele’s early goal while the Italians came from behind to level. But Moura finally came to Spurs’ rescue as he converted Harry Kane’s cross with five minutes remaining.
It was the least they deserved as only an inspired performance from Barca goalkeeper Jasper Cillessen protected his side’s fiveyear unbeaten run at home in European football.
A long night looked on the cards when the hosts, who were already through as Group B winners and opted to leave Lionel Messi on the bench, went ahead early on.
Kyle Walker-Peters endured a nightmare start as he was at fault for Demebele’s seventh-minute opener.
The young right-back was easily robbed of possession by Dembele on the halfway line, then completely outpaced, allowing the France international to race in on goal and slide a finish under Hugo Lloris.
As chances for Kane and Son went begging, eventually Barca, who hit a post again through Coutinho, saw their luck run out as Spurs grabbed their lifeline five minutes from time.
Kane broke free down the left and centred for Moura, who rammed home from eight yards.