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      Tottenham 4 Ludogorets 0 LIVE REACTION: Winks nets stunning goal from 56-yards as Spurs cruise to Europa League win

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      TOTTENHAM cruised past Ludogorets as Carlos Vinicius, Harry Winks and Lucas Moura got on the scoresheet.
      Final score: Tottenham 4-0 Ludogorets
      Follow all the reaction with our live blog below…

      THANKS FOR JOINING US
      That’s all for tonight, as Spurs eased to victory over Ludogorets.
      Next up for Jose Mourinho’s side is a mouthwatering clash against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Sunday, before a trip to Austria to face LASK in the Europa League next Thursday.
      Ludogorets make the trip to Antwerp on the same day, still in search of their first points of the group stage.
      That’s all for tonight though.
      Thanks for joining us, it’s been a pleasure.

      MATCH REPORT
      Plenty to talk about from tonight’s game, as Spurs cruised to victory over Ludogorets to go joint top with Antwerp on nine points at the top of Group J.
      Carlos Vinicius bagged his first two goals for the club, as well as a FIFTY-SIX yard effort from Harry Winks and a fine Lucas Moura finish to seal the win for the home side.
      CLICK HERE TO READ OUR MATCH REPORT FROM TODAY’S GAME.

      DELE’S BACK
      Dele Alli was impressive on his return to the Spurs side, providing two assists before being replaced with ten minutes left to play.

      Credit: Getty Images

      HISTORY MADE
      Tonight Dane Scarlett became the youngest player in Spurs history to play a competitive game for the club.
      What a moment for the youngster.

      ON WINKS’ GOAL
      “He’s too honest I’m not happy with him.
      “I told him, a goal like that you have to say that you wanted to do it, but you know, a good kid, [he’s] honest, and he told you the truth.”

      JOSE’S THOUGHTS
      These are the post match thoughts of Spurs boss Jose Mourinho:
      “There is I was saying, there is a risk of every team getting six points against them [Ludogorets] .
      “And if that happens to qualify you need a lot of points of course.
      “Normally nine points would be job done, but it’s not done.
      “So as I say you need a result, but if you can also finish first [then] we are going to try, but today was important.
      “We made lots of changes, it was important to take it seriously and it was good.”

      FULL TIME STATS
      Here’s a look at the full time action areas.
      It was a game of utter domination from Spurs, who managed 24 shots with eight on target.
      In comparison Ludogorets couldn’t muster an entire shot for the entire game.
      It was one of the most one sides games you are ever likely to see.

      STANDINGS
      Here’s a look at the Group J standings after tonight’s games.
      Spurs are in a strong position to qualify from the group, and are only second due to an inferior head to head record against Antwerp.
      The Belgian side do still have to make the trip to North London though.

      WATCHING ON
      Harry Kane’s services were not required tonight, as Spurs cruised to a routine 4-0 victory over visitors Ludogorets.

      Credit: Getty Images

      DID HE MEAN IT?
      Harry Winks has this to say on whether he meant his goal:
      “I’d love to sit here and say that I did, I’d love to say I did but I’ve got to be honest no I didn’t mean it no.
      “I saw Gaz running, making that run, just overhit it but I’ll take it, it’s a goal at the end of the day and yeah, really happy to get on the scoresheet.”

      “I’d love to say that I did but I’ve got to be honest… I just overhit it.” 😂
      Harry Winks on whether he meant 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 ridiculous long-range goal 👏
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      — Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) November 26, 2020

      CLASSIC JOSE
      Jose Mourinho decided to take off Joe Hart with ten minutes left of the game, to give Alfie Whiteman a taste of European football.

      SPURS 4-0 LUDOGORETS
      Full time in North London, and Spurs cruise to a 4-0 victory over Ludogorets.
      The visitors never once looked like threatening, and Spurs had the luxury of bringing on the youngsters with ten minutes left in the game for some valuable first team experience.

      FULL TIME: SPURS 4-0 LUDOGORETS

      SPURS 4-0 LUDOGORETS
      94. Spurs yellow card.
      Hojbjerg is booked with less than thirty seconds left of the game.
      There isn’t much need for that, it’s a silly booking to pick up.

      SPURS 4-0 LUDOGORETS
      93. Doherty looks to slide the ball into the path of Clarke, but there’s too much on it and the ball trickles out for a Ludogorets goal kick.

      SPURS 4-0 LUDOGORETS
      91. CLOSE!
      Vinicius pokes the ball into the path of Scarlett, who can’t decide whether to go for goal or pull the ball back across the goal and setup Harvey White.
      In the end he does neither, and the ball trickles agonisingly wide of the far post.

      SPURS 4-0 LUDOGORETS
      90. Four minutes of added time have been signalled in North London.

      SPURS 4-0 LUDOGORETS
      89. Ludogorets substitutions.
      Yordanov and Mitkov are coming on, with Yankov and Badji coming off.

      SPURS 4-0 LUDOGORETS
      88. Vinicius goes down in the box under a challenge from Grigore, but is only greeted by a shake of the head by the referee.

      SPURS 4-0 LUDOGORETS
      87. Davies teases a ball into the box, that Moti volleys away for the visitors.

      SPURS 4-0 LUDOGORETS
      86. We’re into the final five minutes in North London, with Spurs looking to add to their lead.

      SPURS 4-0 LUDOGORETS
      84. CLOSE!
      Scarlett collects the ball after a pass over the top to him by Winks.
      His touch lets him down though and he can’t get an effort away.
      He does well to win the ball back though and tee up White, who fires wide of the goal from the edge of the box.

      SPURS 4-0 LUDOGORETS
      84. Harvey Whiteman gratefully watches the corner into his arms for his first contribution of the game.

      SPURS 4-0 LUDOGORETS
      83. Ludogorets force a corner, their first of the game.

      SPURS 4-0 LUDOGORETS
      81. Spurs substitutions.
      Mourinho is having a bit of fun here.
      Joe Hart is coming off for Alfie Whiteman, Dele Alli is off for Harvey White, and Lucas Moura is off for Dane Scarlett.

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      Watch Dele Alli rack up two assists in vibrant display vs Ludogorets as Crouch says Spurs star has ‘nasty streak’ back

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      DELE ALLI bagged two assists in Tottenham’s 4-0 win against Ludogorets as Peter Crouch declared: He’s got his ‘nasty streak’ back.
      The midfielder has falling down the pecking order under Jose Mourinho, with the likes of Tanguy Ndombele and Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg preferred.

      Dele Alli bagged two assists as Spurs beat Ludogorets 4-0Credit: Reuters

      But Alli took his opportunity on Thursday night with both hands as he pulled the strings for Spurs.
      Both of Alli’s assists teed up on-loan Benfica striker Carlos Vinicius, who tucked both efforts away with aplomb.
      Harry Winks’ fluked effort from near 56 yards out and a strike from Lucas Moura secured the points in north London.
      But it was Alli who caught the eye as he looks to work his way back into the starting XI, as well as the England set-up.

      And former Tottenham man Crouch believes the former MK Dons youngster is starting to show signs he is ready to impress again.
      Crouch told BT Sport: “His reaction has been first class. He’s looked like the old Dele when he first got into the Tottenham side.
      “He looks at it, that little nasty streak is back. And he’s been involved in everything good that’s come from Tottenham.
      “When you haven’t played for that long, it’s so easy to think about the headlines.

      “It shows that he’s a team player because nine times out of ten a striker who hasn’t been playing is thinking about the goals, and the presence of mind to pull that back to Vinicius was fantastic.”
      “He’s a confidence player. This is the nastiness, when he first got into the Spurs team and there was a bit of an edge about him.
      “That’s when he was at his best. That’s what he’s about.”

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      Braga 3 Leicester 3 LIVE REACTION: Jamie Vardy comes off bench to send Foxes into Europa League last-32

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      LEICESTER were saved by Jamie Vardy once again as the forward netted a dramatic equaliser.
      Final score: Braga 3-3 Leicester
      Follow all the latest reaction with our blog below…

      Alex Terrell26th Nov 2020, 20:59

      THAT’S ALL FOR TONIGHT!
      Leicester are through to the last 32 of the Europa League after a thrilling 3-3 draw against Braga; the Foxes goals courtesy of Harvey Barnes, Luke Thomas and a stoppage time equaliser from Jamie Vardy.
      There is plenty more football being covered across SunSport including Tottenham vs Ludogarets: https://www.the-sun.com/sport/1860468/tottenham-ludogorets-live-stream-free-tv-watch-europa-league-online/
      We will also will have plenty more live blogs as the Premier League returns this weekend.
      Goodnight!

      Alex Terrell26th Nov 2020, 20:49

      JOB DONE

      Alex Terrell26th Nov 2020, 20:45

      MORE FROM RODGERS
      “It’s great to qualify our next ambition is to win the group Europe is never easy but to come away and draw, we showed a wonderful spirit.”
      “We were pleased with the quality and some of our play, and especially pleased with our physicality. We wanted European football, now we have to go away and get ready for Fulham.”

      Alex Terrell26th Nov 2020, 20:42

      RODGERS ON THE RESPONSE AFTER THE LIVERPOOL DEFEAT
      “This was a great opportunity to respond, we did that. That’s key. You never have it all your own way at the elite level but we came back and showed what we know we have.”

      Alex Terrell26th Nov 2020, 20:41

      ROGERS ON VARDY AND MADDISON
      “If we had to chase the game we could change our shape, those players brought a different dynamic. They made a big difference.”

      Alex Terrell26th Nov 2020, 20:39

      RODGERS REACTS
      “The first half was too slow, too static, Braga were better than us. But the second half was outstanding. We changed system and dictated the tempo. Youri Tielemans and James Maddison in midfield were real catalysts for that.”

      Alex Terrell26th Nov 2020, 20:35

      MATCH SUMMARY
      Leicester City qualify for the Round of 32 stage after a 3-3 draw with SC Braga.
      SC Braga took an early lead via a long-range effort from Al Musrati.
      Harvey Barnes finished well to level matters inside the opening 10 minutes.
      Paulinho restored Braga’s one-goal advantage with a strike from inside the six-yard box.
      Luke Thomas made it 2-2 with his first goal for the Football Club.
      Fransergio scored on 90 minutes to make it 3-2 to Braga.
      Jamie Vardy came off the bench to score in the 95th minute.

      Alex Terrell26th Nov 2020, 20:28

      AS THINGS STAND

      Alex Terrell26th Nov 2020, 20:24

      STAT ATTACK

      Alex Terrell26th Nov 2020, 20:17

      VARDY’S EQUALISER

      Alex Terrell26th Nov 2020, 20:14

      LEICESTER HEAT MAP

      Alex Terrell26th Nov 2020, 20:12

      BRAGA HEAT MAP

      Alex Terrell26th Nov 2020, 20:08

      AVERAGE POSITIONS FOR BOTH SIDES

      Alex Terrell26th Nov 2020, 20:02

      VARDY STOLE A POINT AT THE DEATH

      Alex Terrell26th Nov 2020, 19:58

      A BIG NIGHT FOR LUKE THOMAS

      Alex Terrell26th Nov 2020, 19:55

      SECOND HALF POSSESSION STATS

      Alex Terrell26th Nov 2020, 19:54

      WHAT A GAME!!!!!!!!!!

      Alex Terrell26th Nov 2020, 19:52

      BRAGA 3-3 LEICESTER
      FULL TIME

      Alex Terrell26th Nov 2020, 19:52

      BRAGA 3-3 LEICESTER
      Maddison played it Albrighton down the right hand side and he whips in a vicious cross which Vardy taps in at the back post! And there’s the full time whistle!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

      Alex Terrell26th Nov 2020, 19:51

      GOAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LEICESTER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

      Alex Terrell26th Nov 2020, 19:49

      BRAGA 3-2 LEICESTER
      93. There’s just one more minute of added time remaining.

      Alex Terrell26th Nov 2020, 19:48

      BRAGA 3-2 LEICESTER
      Braga break, Galeno gallops down Leicester left hand side he drives into the box and plays a delicious pass to Fransergio who taps in to put Braga in front!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

      Alex Terrell26th Nov 2020, 19:45

      GOAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! BRAGA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

      Alex Terrell26th Nov 2020, 19:45

      BRAGA 2-2 LEICESTER
      89. Braga pushing Leicester back in the closing stages, can either side find a winner?

      Alex Terrell26th Nov 2020, 19:42

      BRAGA 2-2 LEICESTER
      86. Leicester continue to dominate, they really want this winner! Braga seem content to hold on for a point.
      There has been a real ebb and flow to this game as both sides have dominated for large spells.

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      Sparta Prague 4 Celtic 1: Hoops’ Europa League campaign left dead and buried after another thrashing

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      CELTIC were sent on a revenge mission in Prague but failed to regain any pride as their Europa League campaign was left dead and buried.
      The Hoops were humiliated by a depleted Sparta Prague last time out at Parkhead – with Lukas Julis bagging a hat-trick in the 4-1 win.

      Sparta Prague made it two successive 4-1 wins over CelticCredit: Reuters

      The Hoops’ defence was left exposed once again with their Europa League campaign dead and buriedCredit: Reuters

      And the striker came back to haunt the champions once again as his double ended Celtic’s qualifications hopes with two games still to play in another disastrous night.
      Despite some early pressure from the hosts, Odsonne Edouard fired Celtic in front after 15 minutes.
      The Hoops hit on the counter-attack through Callum McGregor, who picked out the Frenchman on the left-hand side.
      And Edouard – who ended his five-game goal drought with a penalty against Hibs on Sunday – turned his man inside out before tucking the ball into the bottom right corner off the post.

      It was the perfect start for the visitors. But their lead didn’t last long.
      The Hoops were caught out at the corner as Christopher Jullien failed to clear the danger from the penalty area with a weak header.
      Scott Brown couldn’t scramble the ball away and it fell to David Hancko to slot home from just yards out.
      It was calamitous defending from Celtic, and there was more to come.

      Celtic have conceded 21 goals in nine gamesCredit: Reuters

      Odsonne Edouard gave Celtic an early leadCredit: Reuters

      Seven minutes before half-time Sparta took the lead through a simple low cross into the box.
      The ball drifted past Kristoffer Ajer and Scott Bain before Julis nipped in front of Jullien to poke home at the back post.
      Seconds before the whistle it should have been THREE after Ladislav Krejci smashed a free header off the post from a free-kick.
      It was a major let-off for Neil Lennon’s side, who started brighter in the second-half.
      Edouard went close with a dipping free-kick, while Ryan Christie flashed a curling shot just wide of the post.
      Celtic were piling heavy pressure on their Czech opponents, with Sparta pinned deep inside their own half.

      Neil Lennon was taking charge of his 60th European gameCredit: AFP or licensors

      Sparta Prague celebrated their win, putting eight goals past Celtic in their two meetingsCredit: AFP or licensors
      Edouard had his head in his hands with 25 minutes left as he squandered a golden opportunity to hit the leveller.
      Olivier Ntcham showed great skill on the left to play the ball across the box to his fellow Frenchman.
      But Edouard – usually so ice-cool in big moments – lost his balance and passed the ball into Florin Nita’s hands.
      Celtic deserved an equaliser but lacked a cutting edge.
      And they were made to pay as Sparta made it 3-1 with a deadly counter-attack.
      Julis made it FIVE goals in two games against Celtic as he got on the end of ex-Kilmarnock loanee David Karlsson’s cross.
      And a mistake from Scott Bain completed another embarrassing night as Srđan Plavšić rounded the keeper to make it four with the final kick of the game.

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