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Tottenham vs. Dortmund Set to Tilt Race for Direct Champions League Last‑16 Places

Tottenham face a personnel squeeze, with João Palhinha out and Thomas Frank down to roughly eleven senior outfielders.

Overview

  • Both teams are on 11 points in the new league-phase table, so Matchday 7 in London could be decisive for securing a top‑8 finish and skipping the play‑offs.
  • Kick-off is at 21:00 CET at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, with exclusive coverage in Germany on Amazon Prime Video.
  • Frank acknowledged the limited squad and said he is “fighting,” as a five‑match winless run in 2026 has increased pressure on the Spurs coach.
  • Dortmund have scored 19 goals in six Champions League games but conceded 13, underscoring a potent attack coupled with defensive frailty.
  • Tottenham have won all three Champions League home matches this season without conceding (8:0 aggregate), contrasting with their domestic struggles.