Borussia Dortmund vs Tottenham - as it happened: Harry Kane and Son Heung-min complete comeback
Relive the action from Signal Iduna Park
Tottenham came from behind to beat Borussia Dortmund 2-1 and book its place in the Champions League last 16 as group winner ahead of Real Madrid on Tuesday.
Harry Kane and Son Heung-min cancelled out Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's strike for Dortmund to keep Tottenham on top of Group H. Madrid was three points behind.
With one round remaining, the defending champion cannot catch the English Premier League side on account of its inferior head-to-head record, despite its 6-0 rout of APOEL Nicosia in Cyprus. Tottenham drew with the Spanish champion in Madrid, then won the return fixture in London.
"It's done and now we can enjoy it," said Tottenham goalkeeper Hugo Lloris, who hailed "a big achievement."
The best Dortmund can hope for, with two points from five games, is Europa League qualification. The side is struggling badly with only one win - in the German Cup - from nine games across all competitions.
Relive the action below:
What time does it start?
The game kicks off at 19.45GMT on Tuesday 21 November.
Where can I watch it?
The game will be shown on BT Sport’s match choice option.
It’s a big game for…
Dele Alli. Spurs have already qualified for the last 16 and despite missing the first three games through suspension, Alli has been a huge part of that by scoring twice in the win over Real Madrid last time out. However, his performance in Saturday’s north London derby has come in for heavy criticism as have a number of his below-par offerings this season and he really needs to remind people of his quality more regularly. And there are few better opponents to do that against than Borussia Dortmund.
Remember when…
Tottenham beat Dortmund for their first win at Wembley since making it their temporary home earlier this season. Harry Kane scored twice after Son Heung-min’s opener with Andriy Yarmolenko getting the sole reply. Jan Vertonghen was sent off late on.
Player to watch…
Christian Pulisic. Dortmund will be going all out to beat Spurs to keep alive their very slim hopes of qualification for the round of 16, and Pulisic, pulling the strings in midfield, is likely to be at the heart of it. Despite not being the assist-demon you may expect – he hasn’t provided one since the first day of the season – the American is a livewire. Cutting in from the left he caused Spurs some heart-stopping moments in the return game at Wembley and expect more on Tuesday night.
Head to head…
Tottenham 3 Borussia Dortmund 1, Champions League, 13 September 2017
Tottenham 1 Borussia Dortmund 2, Champions League, 17 March 2017
Borussia Dortmund 3 Tottenham 0, Champions League, 10 March 2017
Form guide…
Borussia Dortmund: DWLDLL
Tottenham: WLLWWL
Odds…
Borussia Dortmund: 11/10
Tottenham: 11/4
Draw: 147/50
Pre-match quotes from Jurgen Klopp
On facing Sevilla, who haven't lost at home in over a year: "We know how strong they are. We know how special the atmosphere is. We will see how we handle it but it's special, 100%."
On how his side has improved since the return game at Anfield: "That was one of our best games. We should've have scored a lot more and it was a really good game. The main thing that changes is Phil (Coutinho) being in the team so that's a big boost."
On his team's improved defensive record in recent weeks: "I've been happy when we conceded goals, so it's not that I think we can never concede anymore. The last game is only a few days ago but it feels like it's four years ago. We only have to concentrate on this game. There will be a few challenges for us tonight. They are really good."
Quotes from BT Sport
We are just five minutes away from kick-off in Seville, where Liverpool can seal their place in the last 16 with a victory. Will they get it? Stay right here and you'll find out over the next couple of hours or so.
GOAL! Sevilla 0-1 Liverpool (Firmino)
2' - Liverpool get the early goal as Roberto Firmino turns the ball home at the far post after Gini Wijnaldum's flick-on from Philippe Coutinho's corner. Shoddy defending from Sevilla and an even worse celebration from Firmino, who produces a horrible dance to mark his eighth goal of the season.
8' - Sevilla have had the lion's share of possession since conceding that early opener but they haven't looked threatening in the slightest going forward. Liverpool are fully in control here early doors.
10' - Jordan Henderson gives away a free-kick on the edge of Liverpool's penalty area for a foul on Wissam Ben Yedder but Ever Banega's delivery is poor and Loris Karius catches the ball with ease.
13' - That's the hosts' best move of the match so far.
Nolito finds Sergio Escudero with a reverse pass in the penalty area that takes Joe Gomez out of the game. However, the left-back greedily goes for goal from a tight angle and hits the side netting. A cross would've been a far better option there.
17' - Sevilla have cranked up the pressure in the last few minutes and are giving the visitors a fair bit to think about at the back. Liverpool look very dangerous on the counter though. Mo Salah got on the end of an Alberto Moreno cross a few moments ago but couldn't quite get the ball under control and was dispossessed before getting his shot away.
20' - Sevilla go agonisingly close to equalising twice in the space of a couple of minutes. First Loris Karius does superbly to tip Nolito's close-range effort onto the post after the Spaniard had skinned Joe Gomez before Wissam Ben Yedder puts a one-on-one chance agonisingly wide of the Liverpool goalkeeper's far post. This game should be level.
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