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EUROPA DECIDER: FRANKFURT AND TOTTENHAM BATTLE FOR FINAL FOUR SPOT

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  Eintracht Frankfurt v Tottenham Hotspur (aggregate score: 1-1) April 17, 2025 The Deutsche Bank Park will be the scene of a decisive European night as Eintracht Frankfurt and Tottenham Hotspur battle for a place in the UEFA Europa League semi-finals following their 1-1 draw in London. With the tie perfectly balanced, both sides will be looking to overcome their respective historical hurdles to advance in the competition. For the hosts, the prospect of reaching a third Europa League semi-final is tantalizing. Having previously made the final four in 2018-19 and 2021-22 (going on to win the trophy in the latter campaign), Frankfurt's pedigree in this competition is well-established. Only Sevilla, with five semi-final appearances, has a better record, while Manchester United currently sits level with Frankfurt on three ahead of their own quarter-final second leg against Lyon. "This competition holds special memories for us," said Frankfurt's coach. "Our Europa...

LONDON CURSE OF SPURS: NICOLAS JACKSON CONTINUES GOAL SHOW AGAINST POSTECOGLOU'S NIGHTMARE

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    Chelsea – Tottenham Hotspur April 3rd, 2025 Chelsea has Tottenham figured out like an open book. The Blues have lost only one of their last 12 Premier League matches against their London rival, winning the last three duels with an impressive score of 10:4. Stamford Bridge has become a nightmare for Spurs, and manager Ange Postecoglou could establish an unflattering record - no Tottenham manager in history has lost his first four league games against Chelsea. Chelsea's historical dominance is stunning. Against no other opponent have the Blues won more matches (36) and scored more goals (120) in the Premier League than against Tottenham. Only three teams in the history of the competition have scored more goals against one specific opponent - Arsenal and Manchester United against Everton and Liverpool against Newcastle (all 124). Tottenham has significant problems with London derbies this season. With just 10 points (3 wins, 1 draw, 5 losses), they are, together with Bre...