Spurs need to avoid defeat if they are to ensure qualification for the Europa League.
Tottenham bring the curtain down on a disappointing Champions League campaign this evening as they welcome CSKA Moscow to Wembley.
Mauricio Pochettino’s side will at least see their European exploits continue into the New Year with a point tonight, as that will secure them entry to the Europa League.
A return to Thursday night football is not what Spurs supporters had in mind at the start of the season, however, with the transition to Wembley particularly difficult for Tottenham; they have lost both of their home matches in the Champions League so far.
Tottenham’s Eric Dier looks dejected after a Champions League defeat
The Key Battle – Jan Vertonghen vs Lacina Traore
The giant Ivorian striker may have struggled to have an impact at Everton two years ago, but he has found the net regularly in his loan spell in the Russian capital and will be out to show English audiences what he can do; it has the potential to be an awkward encounter for Vertonghen.
Tottenham’s Toby Alderweireld in action with CSKA Moscow’s Lacina Traore
Last Meeting:
The two sides have met just once before, in September’s matchday two meeting.
Son Heung-min’s strike gave Spurs an impressive away win, but they failed to kick on from that point and stumbled against Monaco and Bayer Leverkusen.
Tottenham’s Son Heung-min scores their winner in Moscow
Recent form (all competitions) – most recent last:
Tottenham – LDWLLW
CSKA Moscow – DWDDWW
Who’s the ref?
Italian official Nicola Rizzoli will be in charge at Wembley.
He has prior experience of English sides this campaign, having overseen Leicester’s win over FC Copenhagen and Manchester City’s thrilling 3-3 draw with Celtic.
View inside Wembley Stadium
What time is kick off?
The match starts at 7.45pm.
Where can I watch it?
BT Sport 2 are showing this one live, with coverage beginning at 7pm.
Odds
Tottenham – 1/2
Draw – 100/30
CSKA Moscow – 6/1
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