Moura magic in Barcelona saved Spurs campaign

WITH all respect to Liverpool, Tottenham produced the week’s standout performance in Europe. I know people have been going on about Lionel Messi starting as a substitute but it was still a magnificent effort to go to the Nou Camp and have more possession than Barcelona. To then come back from a goal down to pinch an equaliser was a brilliant effort and it should not be underestimated how critical it is to their season. If Tottenham do not spend in January, I would have had deep concerns about the ThursdaySunday routine hurting their top-four push. Lucas Moura’s late equaliser, then, had an added spin-off. It saved their campaign. Mentally, Tottenham’s players would have been shattered about falling out of the best competition and physically they

would have become drained by having to contest the Europa League. Mauricio Pochettino now knows where he is working and the added bonus is that the new White Hart Lane should be ready for a massive night in the new year. I make no secret of how much I love watching Spurs. I’m delighted they’ve reached their first major target.