‘Absolutely Unreal!’ – Spurs Legend Claims £42m Star Was Back to World-Class Best in Stunning Europa League Victory
Tottenham Hotspur Advance to Europa League Semi-Finals After Defeating Eintracht Frankfurt
The tie was finely balanced after Tottenham and Eintracht played out a 1-1 draw in North London last week, leaving everything to play for in the return leg.
Ultimately, it took just one goal to separate the sides.
Spurs were handed a golden opportunity when Kaua Santos brought down James Maddison in the box, resulting in a penalty.
Dominic Solanke stepped up and made no mistake from the spot.
Following the victory, Tottenham legend Graham Roberts — a key figure in the club’s 1984 UEFA Cup triumph — shared his thoughts on Spurs’ chances of repeating that historic run.
Roberts was full of praise for the team’s performance and highlighted four players for their standout displays.
Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Roberts described the result as a “fantastic result and fantastic performance,” commending the entire team’s effort.
He gave special credit to Cristian Romero, calling his performance one that truly justified his £42 million valuation.
Micky van de Ven, Destiny Udogie, and Pedro Porro were also applauded, with Roberts labeling their efforts as “amazing.”
The former defender expressed hope and belief in Tottenham’s current campaign, encouraging the team to “go win this thing,” and proclaiming, “my eyes have seen the glory.”
When asked by a fan if this year could mirror 1984, Roberts confidently responded, “Yes it could be.”
Looking ahead, Tottenham face Bodo/Glimt in the Europa League semi-finals. The first leg is set for 1 May, with the return leg on 8 May.
The Norwegian side has been a dominant force domestically in recent years, claiming four Eliteserien titles and two runners-up finishes over the past six seasons.
They’ve also made their mark in Europe, finishing ninth overall in the Europa League group standings. Their path to the semi-finals saw them defeat Olympiakos and Lazio.
Bodo/Glimt previously caught European attention with a commanding win over Celtic in the Europa Conference League knockout round playoffs.
They also defeated Jose Mourinho’s Roma 2-1 in a quarter-final first leg before losing the second leg 4-0 in Rome.
A key player to watch is 24-year-old striker Kasper Høgh, who has netted 11 goals and provided three assists in 19 appearances since last summer.
