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TOTTENHAM could only draw 0-0 with EIntracht Frankfurt in Germany – but it could prove to be a vital point.Antonio Conte’s Spurs were licking their wounds after the North London derby loss at Arsenal.
Spurs sit second in Group D, two points behind Sporting Lisbon.

Result: Frankfurt 0-0 Spurs
E Frankfurt XI: Trapp, Tuta, N’Dicka, Hasebe, Knauff, Rode, Sow, Jakic, Kamada, Lindstrom, Kolo Muani
Tottenham XI: Lloris; Dier, Romero, Lenglet; Royal, Bentancur, Hojbjerg, Perisic; Richarlison, Son, Kane

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That’s all from us
Thank you for joining us for tonight’s coverage of Frankfurt versus Tottenham.
Despite a lack of goals, the game did maintain some entertainment value.
But the main takeaways from tonight are the lack of cutting edge Spurs are showing in front of goal and the important away point they have earned at the Europa League champions.
The reverse fixture is next week, and they will be hoping they can make a breakthrough with their home fans behind them.
Take care everyone and good night.
Antonio Conte’s last 15 Champions League games:
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Each of the last three wins have come in different campaigns.
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Asked how Spurs can rectify their struggles in front of goal, he added: “For me the most important thing is to create chances.
“From there you know there are moments when you are more clinical in every chance.
“That moment like the game against Arsenal and today you create chances but sometimes you make a mistake in the last pass so arrive one second late.
“The game was good for us and we played with a good personality, and we will see next week when we have another game against them.”
Antonio Conte reaction
Speaking to BT Sport, Conte said: “The match was a good match, we played with great intensity and we didn’t allow them to play their football.
“We pressed a lot in every area of the pitch but at the same time we need to be more clinical.
“We created many chances to score but instead at the end we are talking about a draw – a good draw because it’s not easy to play away with this atmosphere.
“I think my players coped with this situation very well.
“We played a good game but if you don’t score you don’t win.”
Results elsewhere
Group A:
Ajax 1-6 Napoli
Liverpool 2-0 Rangers
Group B:
Club Brugge 2-0 Atletico Madrid
FC Porto 2-0 Bayer Leverkusen
Group C:
Bayern Munich 5-0 Viktoria Plzen
Inter 1-0 Barcelona
Group D:
Sporting 4-1 Marseille
Group outlook
As we reach the halfway point, Group D looks like this:

Sporting P3 W2 D0 L1 Pts 6 GD +2
Tottenham P3 W1 D1 L1 Pts 4 GD 0
Frankfurt P3 W1 D1 L1 Pts 4 GD -2
Marseille P3 W1 D0 L2 Pts 3 GD 0

Next game:
Sporting v Marseille
Tottenham v Frankfurt
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“I thought we took the game well and tried to be dominant and find the spaces, I thought we did that okay but then we got to the 16-yard box and again the last pass or clear chance was not there and I wish we had that to put it in.”
Asked about the importance of a clean sheet he said: “Listen, if cannot win then you play to zero, you don’t lose the game, the team presented themselves very mature.
“We are here, we are competing, and we want to win every game but unfortunately we couldn’t do that tonight.”
Hojbjerg not happy with result
Speaking to BT Sport after the game Hojbjerg said: “Not 100 per cent happy, i thought we prepared well and we found the spaces well. We got in between down the sides well.
“But I think the opportunities we had we didn’t make the most of them.
We missed an opportunity to get a clear chance, so it’s easy to say it’s disappointing but the last bite was needed a bit.”
Mini stat attack
Expected Goals: Frankfurt (0.90) 0-0 (1.36) Tottenham
No Tottenham player has scored in open play in their last four away games and no Tottenham player apart from Harry Kane has scored an away goal since mid-August.
Full time: Frankfurt 0-0 Tottenham
A point apiece for the two sides tonight.
Both move onto four points but it is a valuable away point with Spurs playing two of their last three games at home in the Group stage.
They could have easily walked away with more.
However, the lack of a cutting edge really hurt Conte’s side.
Son in particular is the guilty party, with him having the majority of shots for the Londoners.
Frankfurt 0-0 Tottenham
90+3. Final minute now.
Frankfurt whip a ball into the area, but it goes wayward.
Frankfurt 0-0 Tottenham
90. Into injury time now and both teams are desperate for a breakthrough.
A draw would be a better result for Spurs than Frankfurt, but at the same time it will feel like a missed opportunity to get some breathing room.
Frankfurt 0-0 Tottenham
87. Frankfurt make another sub as Lindstrom makes way for Ebimbe.
Frankfurt 0-0 Tottenham
83. Ooooh things are getting spicy.
The referee allows a couple of challenges to go unpunished but then Kane gets a little heated and shoves a Frankfurt player he was tussling with to the ground.
He is consequently shown a yellow card.
Frankfurt 0-0 Tottenham
82. Another chance across the near post for Spurs.
Sessegnon is slipped in towards the byline and whips a low cross to the near post.
But just as Son gets there the ball is smothered by Trapp and two other Frankfurt defenders.
Frankfurt 0-0 Tottenham
80. Gil with a good first involvement, winning the ball back and setting Son away for a counter-attack.
Frankfurt 0-0 Tottenham
78. And just as we say that, Lenglet makes way for Ben Davies.
Bryan Gil also comes on for his first involvement of the season as Richarlison makes way.
Frankfurt 0-0 Tottenham
77. Lenglet is a lucky boy there.
The loanee has already been booked and he committed a big foul on the wing.
Thin ice to say the least.
Frankfurt 0-0 Tottenham
71. More subs for Frankfurt as Rode comes off for Pellegrini.
Sessegnon also comes on for Perisic.
Frankfurt 0-0 Tottenham
69. It has to be said that Son has not been at his best tonight.
In fact, it might be fair to say that if Kulusevski were fit, last season’s top scorer would likely find himself on the bench.
Frankfurt 0-0 Tottenham
60. Let off for Spurs.
Lloris plays the ball into Romero but he is immediately put under pressure.
He manages to get the ball out of his feet but Frankfurt’s press is relentless and they manage to force a turnover.
The ball is then played to the edge of the D where a Frankfurt attacker is running onto the ball, but his shot goes sailing over the bar after he leans back on his shot.
Frankfurt 0-0 Tottenham
59. Frankfurt dominating the ball on the edge of the Spurs box now.
But the defence manage to get their bodies on the line and Spurs relieve the danger by winning a free-kick.
Frankfurt 0-0 Tottenham
56. Frankfurt roll the dice and Borre comes onto the field for Kolo Muani.
Frankfurt 0-0 Tottenham
54. Son fires another shot high and wide.
Spurs find themselves with a 3v2 on the edge of the Frankfurt area following a brilliant line-breaking pass.
Richarlison attempts a layoff to the unmarked Son, but the pass is slightly too heavy and means Son has to take a touch.
He then manages to get a shot off but it goes far over the bar.
Tottenham are really lacking a cutting edge tonight.
Frankfurt 0-0 Tottenham
52. Down the other end Spurs almost get their own breakthrough.
They work the ball well on the counter-attack and get the ball down the left flank to the byline.
A cross is whipped in but Frankfurt defenders are able to smother it as Kane darts to the near post.
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LIVERPOOL returned to winning ways with a 2-0 Champions League victory over Rangers.Trent Alexander-Arnold curled home the opener with an outrageous free-kick, before Mo Salah doubled the lead from the penalty spot.
It is a trip to Premier League leaders Arsenal next up for the Reds on Sunday.

Result: Liverpool 2-0 Rangers
Liverpool XI: Alisson, Alexander-Arnold, Matip, Van Dijk, Tsimikas, Henderson, Thiago, Salah, Jota, Diaz, Nunez
Rangers XI: McGregor, Lundstram, Goldson, Davies, Tavernier, King, Davis, Tillman, Barisic, Kent, Morelos

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Focus switches back to league form
Before they even think about next week’s trip to Glasgow, Liverpool need to get their league campaign back on track.
With a trip to The Emirates to face in-form Arsenal, Jurgen Klopp knows this will be a sapping game where his team will need to give their all to get any sort of result.
Rangers host St Mirren at Ibrox in their build-up to the reverse fixture.
One thing we can guarantee, Liverpool will need to be prepared to go and get a result in a cauldron of noise in Glasgow.
To beat Rangers at home, you first have to silence the fans.
All eyes on Ibrox
With Napoli winning 6-1 in Amsterdam this evening, Liverpool know that victory against Rangers in the reverse fixture would pretty much book their place in the knockout stages.
As it stands, The Reds find themselves in second place in the group, 3 points ahead of Ajax and 3 points behind leaders Napoli.
With a trip to Ajax on the cards in their remaining games, the importance of getting all three points in Glasgow has been underlined with tonight’s results.
Age is but a number
Allan McGregor showed tonight that age is just for stats and birthday cards with his performance at Anfield.
The Rangers keeper made save after save to keep Liverpool at bay.
Over the course of the game, Liverpool had 23 shots with 10 of them on target, keeping McGregor busy all evening.
Credit: Getty
Trent shows Southgate his worth
Liverpool fans stood to applaud Alexander-Arnold as he came off in the closing stages of the game.
Lauded for his defending, one thing you cannot deny is what the Liverpool right-back gives any team coming forward.
Keen to book his place on that plane to Qatar, tonight’s performance will do his chances no harm.
One of the best players on the pitch this evening.
Credit: Reuters
FT: Liverpool 2-0 Rangers
The referee brings the game to a close.
Liverpool clear winners with the game being mainly one-way traffic.
Rangers can thank Allan McGregor for keeping the scoreline respectable this evening.
Liverpool 2-0 Rangers
90+4. Rangers are still trying to get forward.
Many would have resigned themselves to defeat with the onslaught they have faced from Liverpool tonight but van Bronckhorst’s side have not given up at all.
Liverpool look content to take the 2-0 win now.
Liverpool 2-0 Rangers – Salah chance!
90+2. Colak has a sight of goal but before he can pull the trigger, James Milner comes sliding in to make the tackle.
The ball breaks to Elliott who plays a long pass into the path of Salah.
He cuts inside onto his left foot and tries to bend one in but McGregor is there once again.
Alexander-Arnold is shown a yellow card just before he comes off for Joe Gomez.
Anfield shows its appreciation for the right-back as he comes off.
Liverpool 2-0 Rangers
90. ‘You’ll Never Walk Alone’ rings out at Anfield.
It looks as though Jurgen Klopp may be ready to make one last substitution.
We are going to have four additional minutes here.
Liverpool 2-0 Rangers
88. What a couple of chances there for Rangers.
Liverpool had not switched off defensively and have Alisson and Tsimikas to thank for any clean sheet tonight.
Rangers have a goal kick with minutes left in this game.
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Liverpool 2-0 Rangers – Matondo chance!
86. Matondo cuts inside and beats Matip with the defender unable to make any challenge at all.
Alisson comes out and gets a touch to the shot but the ball is heading towards goal before Tsimikas clears from under his own crossbar.
What a clearance, it would have been so easy to score an own goal there.
The corner comes in and the ball drops to Colak yards out but Alisson makes himself big and blocks the shot.
Liverpool 2-0 Rangers
84. It will no doubt be another unbelievable atmosphere at Ibrox next Wednesday.
They will be hoping home advantage can be more of a leveller against this Liverpool team.
Liverpool whip in a corner and Matip meets it with his head, but his effort drops just wide of the far post with the keeper rooted to the spot.
Liverpool 2-0 Rangers
82. Rabi Matondo comes on for Ryan Kent.
Glen Kamara comes on for Ben Davies.
We are into the final 10 minutes of the game.
Liverpool will be keen to ensure they keep a much-needed clean sheet today.
Liverpool 2-0 Rangers
80. Darwin Nunez comes off for Harvey Elliott.
Thiago comes off for James Milner.
With an away game at Arsenal at the weekend, Klopp can now afford to rest some of his big names.
Liverpool 2-0 Rangers
78. Rangers are looking to come forward more since that second goal.
They have nothing to lose now, you don’t get points for keeping the score down.
Firmino with a lovely ball into Nunez who takes it on his chest and looks to shoot but the effort is blocked well.
Credit: Reuters
Liverpool 2-0 Rangers
76. Despite Liverpool’s dominance, the game is still finely poised.
A Rangers goal now would put the cat amongst the pigeons for the final 15 minutes or so of this game.
Klopp will want another goal to put this game to bed.
Liverpool 2-0 Rangers – Diaz chance!
74. Thiago does brilliantly to win the ball back with a sliding tackle.
Immediately to his feet he threads it through to Nunez.
With McGregor coming out to try and block at the byline, Nunez cuts it back for Diaz.
It looks a certain goal but somehow the ball ends up in the crowd.
Replays show the defender made a great block but offside is given.
Liverpool 2-0 Rangers
72. Alexander-Arnold with a sublime ball, bending it around the Rangers defence.
The flag goes up for offside against Luis Diaz.
Rangers make another substitution with Colak coming on for Morelos.
Liverpool 2-0 Rangers
70. Liverpool need to think about their goal difference in this group.
With Napoli winning by a big margin in Amsterdam, it could play a big part in how this group finishes.
The Reds are stroking the ball about at will.
Liverpool 2-0 Rangers
68. Fabinho comes on for Jordan Henderson.
Roberto Firmino comes on for Diogo Jota.
Some familiar faces at Anfield tonight.
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Liverpool 2-0 Rangers
66. Fashion Jr comes on for Malik Tillman.
Ryan Jack comes on for Steven Davis.
van Bronckhorst looking to get some fresh legs out there.
Liverpool 2-0 Rangers
64. Liverpool have a succession of corners.
This time Tsimikas cannot beat the first man and the ball is cleared.
It is all Liverpool at the moment with Rangers unable to get out of their own half.
Liverpool 2-0 Rangers
62. Liverpool are dispossessing their opponents far too easily.
Immediately recycling the ball and turning defence into attack.
Rangers look set to make some substitutions.
Liverpool 2-0 Rangers
60. Tsimikas is trying to get forward more and more.
The ball is played back to McGregor from Lundstram with Nunez lurking.
The Rangers keeper is able to clear, just, before Nunez gets there.
Liverpool 2-0 Rangers
58. The home fans are enjoying this game now.
‘Allez, Allez, Allez’ rings out from all four corners of the ground.
Liverpool look hungry for more goals as Jota turns and shoots and McGregor tips the ball over the bar.
Credit: Reuters
Liverpool 2-0 Rangers
56. Liverpool will be keen to turn dominance into goals.
The stats show how from the off, The Reds have been on the front foot.
Sometimes this Liverpool side can be accused of not putting games to bed, Klopp will be keen to ensure they start doing this tonight.
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INTER MILAN came out 1-0 victors over Barcelona in the Champions League thanks to a long-range strike from Hakan Calhanoglu.The Serie A side were fired ahead on the verge of half-time as Calhanoglu picked the ball up outside the box and fired a low shot past the goalkeeper.
Barcelona were denied a penalty by VAR in the second period, with the play being pulled back for an offside.
The second-half saw more controversy as Pedri had a goal ruled out for a foul on Andre Onana before late claims for a penalty were also denied as Inter held on.

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That’s all from the San Siro
A dramatic night in Milan comes to an end as Calhaoglnu’s first half strike seals Inter’s first win over Barcelona since 2010.
The pair will meet again in 8 days time where Xavi will hope to get his revenge at the Camp Nou.
Thank you for reading this match-blog. Goodnight.
Group C standings
Following Inter and Bayern’s wins this evening, here’s where we stand in the supposed ‘group of death’:

Bayern 9pts
Inter 6pts
Barcelona 3pts
Plzn 0pts

Messi to return
In the midst of tonight’s match, it has been reported that Lionel Messi could be on his way back to his boyhood club Barcelona, just a year and a half after parting ways for PSG.
His contract is soon up at the ligue 1 side and the Camp Nou is thought to be his first choice destination.
Some encouraging news on a dark night for Barca fans.
Roberto angry at refereeing
Barcelona had a number of decisions go against them this evening, most notably a handball in the area that was dismissed by VAR.
Barcelona defender Sergi Roberto was left furious after the game, complaining abut the lack of consistency within refereeing.
I’m angry. Every year it changes. Neither the players nor they [referees] know what to blow for.Sergi Roberto
Barcelona players have reportedly been told that the reason VAR did not give the penalty was because the ball hit Ansu Fati’s hand, after Dumfries.
A damning stat
What’s your net worth, Inter?
Barcelona may want to buy it.
Goals were hard to come by for the visitors this evening.
Could we see Barcelona drop to the Europa League for the second straight season?

FULL TIME – Inter 1-0 Barcelona
Inter have done it!
Calhanoglu’s late first-half strike is the difference on a night that belongs to Inter.
It was by no means a classic, but Inter stood firm and kept the Spanish giants out to take all three points in Milan.
More importantly, Inter go second in the group.
Barcelona will feel hard done by after having a goal chalked off for a handball in the build-up and then being denied a penalty by VAR late in the day.
You can understand their frustration, it looked to be a penalty on the replays. But the Catalan club never quite got out of first gear this evening.
Inter 1-0 Barcelona
90+8, Onana plucks the ball out of the air and that should be that!
Inter 1-0 Barcelona
90+7, Martinez does well to hold on to posession and kill some time for his side.
The offside flag eventually goes up.
One last throw of the dice for Barcelona.
Inter 1-0 Barcelona
90+5, Dembele curls in an in-swinging ball towards Lewandowski who couldn’t reach it on the stretch.
Will that be their last chance of the evening?
Inter 1-0 Barcelona
90+3, There is to be 8 added minutes of stoppage time.
Still time for Barcelona.
The whistling has started amongst the home supporters.
Inter 1-0 Barcelona
90+2, Case dismissed!
On the replays, the ball looked to take a nick off Dumfries’ hand, taking it away from Ansu-Fati. But VAR aren’t interested!
Inter 1-0 Barcelona
90, Pedri floats a great ball towards Roberto at the back-post who got there, flicking the ball across goal.
Barcelona want a penalty against Dumfries. VAR are taking a look.
Inter 1-0 Barcelona
88, Lewandowski heads wide!
That was a great chance by his standards, he just couldn’t control the header enough to glance it on target.
Inter 1-0 Barcelona
87, Kessie spins Bastoni who is booked for his efforts.
Good opportunity for Dembele to find someone.
Inter 1-0 Barcelona
86, Asllani is immediately involved, cutting out Ansu-Fati’s ball in.
Dembele’s corner is a peach, but no one in grey could get a touch to it.
Inter 1-0 Barcelona
85, Calhanoglu makes way to standing ovation following his potentially match-winning goal.
Asllani is on.
Inter 1-0 Barcelona
83, Gavi makes way for new signing Kessie. He recieves quite the reception after moving from bitter rivals AC Milan in the summer.
Inter 1-0 Barcelona
81, Inter boss Inzaghi is booked for time wasting on the touchline.
Both managers in the referee’s book now.
Inter 1-0 Barcelona
79, Barella floats a ball in to Dzeko who would have been licking his lips. But Pique does really well to nod it away from the Bosnian’s path.
Inter 1-0 Barcelona
78, Barca are threatening. Dembele teases a ball in towards Lewandowski who is happy to let it run for a corner.
Inter 1-0 Barcelona
Darmian, who was just down with cramp, joins de Vrij and Dimarco in leaving the field.
Dumfries, Gosens and Acerbi are on to help protect this lead.
Inter 1-0 Barcelona
75, Gavi and Martinez are booked for a little scuffle in the box.
Inter can make their changes now.
Inter 1-0 Barcelona
72, Martinez was preparing to shoot but for a last-stitch challenge from Garcia. Vital interception from the 21-year-old.
Inter 1-0 Barcelona
70, Dimarco goes route one up towards Martinez but Balde did well under pressure, heading safely back to ter Stegen.
There is still time for the visitors to find an equaliser.
GOAL DISALLOWED – Inter 1-0 Barcelona
68, Ansu-Fati was judged to have used his hand in the build-up.
Xavi is shown a yellow card for his protests.
Oh, what drama here at the San Siro!
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CLUB BRUGGE have been the star performers in Champions League Group B so far, but now face their toughest test in Atletico Madrid.The Belgian side have won both of their matches in the group, and have yet to concede a goal.
Atletico lost 2-0 to Bayer Leverkusen last time out and will be hoping to bounce back.

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BAYER LEVERKUSEN travel to Porto in the Champions League aiming for back-to-back wins.The German side beat Group B favourites Atletico Madrid 2-0 last time out.
While Porto lost 4-0 to group leaders Club Brugge.

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NAPOLI can edge closer to Champions League knock-out qualification with a win over Dutch giants Ajax.But Ajax will be determined to secure three points which could see them jump above 2019 winners Liverpool into second.

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BAYERN MUNICH will be licking their lips as they are welcoming rock-bottom Viktoria Plzen to the Allianz Arena TONIGHT.The Bavarians have won both of their opening Champions League games, while Plzen are yet to register a single point.

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SPORTING CP can edge closer to the Champions League knock-out qualification round with three points TONIGHT against Marseille.The Portuguese side’s late double against Tottenham maintained their 100 percent record so far
However, things could get tasty as Marseille are desperate for a win having lost both of their opening group games.

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