Tottenham vs Borussia Dortmund 2026 Champions League: Spurs secure 2-0 win to save Frank
Tottenham defeated Borussia Dortmund 2-0 on Jan 21, 2026, securing a vital Champions League win for manager Thomas Frank. Goals by Romero and Solanke.
He's still in the dugout, for now. Tottenham handed manager Thomas Frank a vital lifeline on Wednesday, defeating a 10-manBorussia Dortmund2-0. According to AFP, the victory propelled Spurs to fourth in the Champions League table, quelling the immediate roar for Frank's dismissal.
Tottenham vs Borussia Dortmund 2026 Champions League: Tactical Breakthrough
Under heavy fire after a disappointing loss to West Ham, Frank needed his players to respond. They did exactly that, securing the club's first home win since December 9. Cristian Romero opened the scoring early on, capitalizing on a delivery from the standout performer Wilson Odobert.
The Champions League has been a different story with four wins from four in north London.
Red Card Changes the Game
The dynamic shifted decisively in the 26th minute when Daniel Svensson received a red card following a VAR review. With the numerical advantage, Spurs doubled their lead through Dominic Solanke, who scored his first goal of the campaign. Dortmund coach Nico Kovac attempted a second-half reset, but the German side couldn't breach the Tottenham defense.
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