Barcelona 1-1 Tottenham Hotspur: Lucas Moura strikes late to send Spurs to Champions League knockout stages
The north Londoners had so many chances, but finally got their all-important goal with five minutes remaining
Lucas Moura grabbed an invaluable goal to send Tottenham Hotspur through to the Champions League knockout stages with a 1-1 draw against Barcelona.
The Brazilian came off the bench to convert Harry Kane's cross with just five minutes of normal time remaining to snatch a draw, knocking out Inter Milan in the process.
Kyle Walker-Peters was a surprise inclusion to the side at right-back, and made a nightmare start as he gave the ball away cheaply in midfield after just seven minutes.
Ousmane Dembele took the ball from his own half and showed great skill and composure to convert past France colleague Hugo Lloris.
Although Philippe Coutinho hit the post, the Premier League side deserved a goal for their brave play, really taking the game to the Spanish side.
Inter could only draw 1-1 with PSV Eindhoven at the Nou Camp, meaning Spurs will go marching on in the Champions League.
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Star man - Danny Rose
Spurs, who had to match Inter Milan's result against PSV, were heading out of the competition and into the Europa League for the second time in three seasons after Dembele's goal.
They needed their big characters to step up and deliver when it mattered - including at the back.
Never one to shy away from a challenge, Rose asserted himself in the game with a number of particularly meaty challenges.
His will and determination to drive at the Barca defence down the left clearly inspired his side too.
Moment of the match
With the hosts still leading and Inter Milan also one up in Italy, Spurs knew a second goal would end their Champions League hopes for good.
Having already hit the post, Coutinho weaved his magic through the bewildered defence yet again down the left.
The former Liverpool man looked destined to hit the back of the net - instead hitting the woodwork again.
Just moments later, Spurs went up the other end and scored. The margins in this game could not have been tighter.
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