Tottenham suffered their first Europa League loss at RAMS Park, with the 3-2 scoreline masking a troubling defensive display. Ange Postecoglou’s men were outclassed and nearly overwhelmed, though Galatasaray’s wasteful finishing offered Spurs a chance to stay in the game. Tottenham now remain seventh in the Europa League and the Premier League.

Former Chelsea forward Joe Cole commended Tottenham Hotspur for their resilience after going down to ten men in Thursday’s 3-2 loss to Galatasaray. While the defeat ended their unbeaten run, Cole admired their spirited response and encouraged the team to build on this as motivation for upcoming challenges.

Ten-Man Tottenham did better than Arsenal did against City

Tottenham’s recent performance may not have been their finest, yet it underscored their resilience and unity, even with a heavily injury-stricken squad. Despite going down to ten men following Will Lankshear’s red card, Spurs nearly managed to salvage a draw, with Dominic Solanke’s impressive backheel goal offering hope. The display is now being compared to Arsenal’s recent game against Manchester City, where a 2-1 lead slipped away after Leandro Trossard’s red card, culminating in a late equaliser from John Stones. While Arsenal struggled to maintain their shape, Tottenham showed stronger solidarity and fight under similar circumstances, reinforcing their ability to stand firm under pressure—even if a bit of luck was on their side.

Cole speaking on BBC Live commentary commended the Team

“It was wild from start to finish,” “[Radu] Dragusin had a night to forget. Osimhen was outstanding, he delivered.”

“After Dominic Solanke’s goal, you have to give Tottenham massive credit.

“They kept going, and things have been labelled against his group of players, but I would take this from the game.”

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Tottenham need to go back to their drawing board swiftly ahead of their upcoming Premier League clash with Ipswich Town. Eager to return to winning form, the north London side will aim to secure consecutive league victories for the first time since September, while Ipswich, fighting to avoid relegation, pose a test they’ll be keen to overcome.