Quote from: lizarder on Today at 03:05:31 PM

Quote from: GiftedMAN on Today at 02:46:43 PM

Tottenham held the game till it got to 10 minutes before the additional 4- 5 minutes extra time before the final whistle, Tottenham coach would have instructed his players to focus more on massive attacks and defense...

Tottenham's two first-half goals didn't improve their performance, allowing PSG to capitalize in the second half to equalize. Tottenham's weakness was playing more defensively after scoring two goals, and their players made too many errors in the second half. This is an important lesson for future coaches, as leaving opponents open can easily cost them a chance to win...

... this match was a textbook example of what happens when a team takes its foot off the gas too early. Tottenham came out flying in the first half, but after those two goals, they switched to a more defensive posture far too soon. Against a side like PSG, that’s practically an invitation to come back into the game — and they didn’t waste the opportunity.
For a team heading into the Champions League, this is a red flag. In UCL football, there’s no room for extended lapses in focus. The opposition will punish you the moment you switch off, especially in knockout stages where one mistake can kill the tie.

Spurs need to build a mentality where they treat the match as “0-0” until the final whistle, regardless of the scoreline. Playing not to lose is often the fastest way to lose — and in Europe, the margins are even slimmer. If they can keep the intensity and press for 90+ minutes, they’ll stand a much better chance against the big guns.