Tottenham Overcomes AZ Alkmaar to Reach Europa League Quarter-Finals

Wilson Odobert's brace and James Maddison's brilliance secure a 3-1 victory, keeping Spurs' season alive.

Wilson Odobert scored his first two goals for Tottenham, including the decisive winner, as Spurs defeated AZ Alkmaar 3-1 on the night (3-2 on aggregate).
James Maddison played a pivotal role, scoring once and assisting in Odobert's second goal with a creative midfield performance.
The win relieves pressure on manager Ange Postecoglou, whose position was under scrutiny due to Tottenham's struggles in the Premier League and other competitions.
AZ Alkmaar equalized on aggregate in the second half after a defensive mix-up, but Tottenham regained control with a flowing team move finished by Odobert.
Spurs advance to face Eintracht Frankfurt in the Europa League quarter-finals, marking their first appearance at this stage of the competition since 2013.