Tottenham midfield duo Christian Eriksen and Moussa Dembele stole the plaudits on Tuesday night as the Lilywhites mounted a comeback to draw with Juventus.
After falling 2-0 behind within ten minutes of the Champions League first knock-out to a quick-fire Gonzalo Higuaín double, Harry Kane and Eriksen found the net to earn a draw for the Lilywhites.
Eriksen’s display returned a handsome 10 points for his Draft Fantasy owners, as he scored the equalising goal and grabbed a well-deserved two bonus points.
It was his slice of quality from a little under 25 yards out that brought Tottenham level on the night, giving Mauricio Pochettino’s side a real chance of qualification during the return leg at Wembley.
The Dane was the creative lynchpin for Spurs as they mounted a comeback, fashioning six shots at goal and three key passes, and it was rather fitting that it was his strike that earned a share of the spoils.
For Draft Fantasy managers who own Mousa Dembele it was a less fruitful night, despite his domineering performance in the centre of the park.
The Belgian international isn’t a player who typically picks up a huge number of points, with the TIR (tackles, interceptions and recoveries) scoring system being his greatest friend.
Dembele returned a haul of four points on Tuesday evening, as he made four tackles and one interception, while creating two key passes – second to only teammate Eriksen.
He was an absolute powerhouse in possession, completing six dribbles and a remarkable 95% of his passes.
The Spurs duo were integral to their side’s against the reigning Italian champions and onlookers were quick to recognise their contribution on Twitter.
Christian Eriksen is such a superb footballer. As is Mousa Dembélé. Both have been quality tonight in getting Tottenham on the front foot. A joy to watch them on the ball.
— Liam Canning (@LiamPaulCanning) February 13, 2018
Man of the Match Poll below..
Not really.
You can’t choose between Eriksen & Dembele.
Both superb.
— Dave Ellis (@fullback03) February 13, 2018
Superb comeback from Tottenham. Eriksen my man of the match – Dembele not far behind him.
— Matt Law (@Matt_Law_DT) February 13, 2018
Eriksen and Moussa Dembele has been class tonight 👌
— Omope Abdulazeez (@Iam_Abdulaxis) February 13, 2018
Dembele rightly getting plaudits but how good was eriksen especially in that first half. Absolute maestro. What a player
— General Burkinshaw (@TsideSpurs) February 13, 2018
Still can’t get over how good Dembele and Eriksen were last night. Juve’s midfield literally couldn’t get near them. Dembele is ridiculously underrated.
— • (@rt98_) February 14, 2018
Dembele and Eriksen were absolutely magnificent #COYS
— Stuart (@StuartMunday) February 13, 2018
Eriksen and Dembele are the Men of the Match
— TopTop (@Sir_Mlindo) February 13, 2018
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