By deflecting a penalty, Hugo Lloris allowed his Tottenham team to beat Manchester City (1-0) in the quarter-final first leg of the Champions League.
The waking dream of Tottenham, Manchester City's winner in the quarter-finals of the Champions League on Tuesday night (1-0) for his first European match in his brand-new stadium, could have turned into a nightmare. In the 12th minute, Danny Rose, Spurs' left-back, sent a penalty kick to his side after one arm was taken off the penalty box. But, opposed to Sergio Agüero, Hugo Lloris chose the right side and relaxed on the left to dismiss the ball from the striker Citizens, hit at half-height, allowing his team not to bend at the beginning of match.
Leicester: ⛔️
Arsenal: ⛔️
Man City: ⛔️
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Criticized in recent weeks by the British press, the world champion responded in the best way. He had the support of Mauricio Pochettino, Tottenham's coach, before the match. "He is one of the best goalkeepers in the world, there is no doubt," said the recent Hugo Lloris captain. Already decisive in the round of 16 against Borussia Dortmund, the goalkeeper of the Blues was then serious, repelling the few attempts Manchester City.
His shine too, worry around Kane
If Hugo Lloris managed to keep his clean sheet, he is not the only Londoner to have achieved a great performance Tuesday night. In all good moves, Heung-Min Son gave the victory to his team by scoring the only goal of the game (80th). At the edge of the offside, the South Korean narrowly avoided the exit goal, before mystifying Ederson, the guardian of Manchester City. After registering Tottenham's first Premier League goal in the all-new "Tottenham Hotspur Stadium", Son re-offended this time in the Champions League. Defeated by Guardiola's men in the league last October (1-0), Tottenham took his revenge this time before the return leg scheduled for next Wednesday at Etihad Stadium. Only downside, the injury to the ankle of the attacker Harry Kane. Star of the Spurs, the Englishman received a sole from Fabian Delph, defender of Manchester City. What worry Mauricio Pochettino, who is waiting "the next few days" to learn more.
Liverpool does not leave hopes in Porto
Surprise guest of the quarterfinals, FC Porto did not have the opportunity to believe for a long time, Tuesday evening, in Anfield. In the fifth minute, the shot by Naby Keita ended at the bottom of the nets of Iker Casillas. The finalists of the last edition then made the break, just before the half hour of play, through Roberto Firmino, at the conclusion of a center of Trent Alexander-Arnold. The score has not moved, despite several opportunities for FC Porto (2-0). The Reds will visit Portugal next Wednesday, with a definite advantage. But FC Porto, who had a goal late against AS Roma in the round of 16, did not say his last word.