Tottenham vs AZ Alkmaar: Confirmed Lineups – Romero and Van de Ven in Starting XI
Tottenham Hotspur take on AZ Alkmaar in the Europa League Round of 16 second leg tonight, with the team lineup now confirmed.
After last week’s 1-0 defeat to AZ Alkmaar in the Netherlands, Tottenham face a crucial second leg at home as they fight to keep their season alive.
An unfortunate own goal from Lucas Bergvall in the return fixture has left Spurs’ silverware hopes hanging by a thread, with victory tonight being their only chance to stay in the competition.
At Friday’s pre-match press conference, Ange Postecoglou was asked if he could be sacked should Spurs lose, given their disappointing 13th-place standing in the Premier League.
With European qualification dependent on winning the Europa League, tonight’s match is pivotal for the club’s future.
Tottenham’s Starting XI vs AZ Alkmaar
Kevin Danso’s hamstring injury forced Postecoglou to tweak his lineup from the 2-2 draw with Bournemouth. Here’s how Tottenham start under the lights at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium:
TOTTENHAM: Vicario; Pedro Porro, Van de Ven, Romero, Spence; Bergvall, Sarr, Maddison; Odobert, Solanke, Son.
AZ ALKMAAR: Owusu-Oduro; Maikuma, Goes, Penetra, Wolfe; Clasie, Buurmeester, Koopmeiners; Poku, Parrott, Sadiq.
Who Could Tottenham Face Next?
The winner will meet either Ajax or Eintracht Frankfurt in the next round, with the German side holding a 2-1 advantage from the first leg.
Tottenham’s Next Five Fixtures
If Spurs progress to the Europa League quarter-finals, the ties are set for 10 & 17 April 2025.
Thursday 13 March – Europa League vs AZ Alkmaar (21:00)
Sunday 16 March – Premier League vs Fulham (14:30)
Thursday 3 April – Premier League vs Chelsea (20:00)
Sunday 6 April – Premier League vs Southampton (14:00)
Saturday 12 April – Premier League vs Wolves (15:00)
