Borussia Dortmund vs Tottenham live: Spurs' Europa League hopes hang by a thread after heavy defeat
Tottenham suffered a heavy defeat on the road this evening as Dortmund ran out 3-0 winners in the first leg of their Europa League last 16 clash.
Goals from Aubameyang and Marco Reus put Spurs to the sword, who now have it all to do next week at White Hart Lane.
TEAMS
Borussia Dortmund starting XI: Weidenfeller, Durm, Piszczek, Bender, Hummels, Schmelzer, Weigl, Castro, Mkhitaryan, Reus, Aubameyang
Substitutes: Burki, Sahin, Ginter, Leitner, Ramos, Subotic, Kagawa
Tottenham starting XI: Lloris (C), Trippier, Alderweireld, Wimmer, Davies; Carroll, Mason; Onomah, Son, Eriksen; Chadli
Substitutes: Vorm, Carter-Vickers, Walker, Bentaleb, Dembele, Lamela, Kane.
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What they said
Thomas Tuchel: "They are a hard-working, highly defensive team who have earned their place for many years as one of the best sides in their league.
"We'll be tested at the highest level."
Mauricio Pochettino: "I like the way they play but it's a good challenge for us. We play against one of the best teams in Europe.
"The strikers they have - Aubameyang, Mkhitaryan, Gundogan in midfield, Hummels - they're internationals and big players."
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In Pictures: Dortmund vs Tottenham
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1/11 Magnificent
Dortmund, and their fans, put on a spectacular display.
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2/11 Frustrated
Harry Kane reacts after the final whistle blows.
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3/11 Journey's end?
The Tottenham players applaud the travelling fans after suffering a heavy defeat in Dortmund.
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4/11 Brutal
Marco Reus thunders home his first goal on the game.
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5/11 On the cards
Aubameyang wheels away after putting his side ahead.
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6/11 Clinical
Aubameyang heads Dortmund in front.
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7/11 Close
Aubameyang lets rip.
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8/11 Focussed
Tom Carroll tries to win possession from Poland international Piszczek.
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9/11 Lost
Nacer Chadli failed to deliver in Dortmund.
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10/11 Fierce
Ben Davies slides in on Mkhitaryan.
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11/11 Pressure is on
Tottenham's hopes of progressing are all but over after their defeat in Germany.
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