Second-half strikes from Randall Kolo Muani and Dominic Solanke sent Tottenham into the last 16 of the Champions League with a convincing win over Eintracht Frankfurt at Deutsche Bank Park.

Forward Kolo Muani, who played for Frankfurt during the 2022/23 season, put the beleaguered Spurs ahead with Cristian Romero’s header in the 47th minute to propel Spurs to their third straight win in the league stage.

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Solanke, whose goal at Frankfurt last season took Tottenham to the Europa League semi-finals, was caught out when former Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder Mahmoud Dahoud misjudged a header, inadvertently sending the striker on goal to find the far corner of the net with a low finish.

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Xavi Simmons denied a close strike for Spurs inside the opening three minutes, but under-pressure manager Thomas Frank will be able to reflect on a league-stage campaign that has been muted compared to his new club’s league form, languishing in 14th place after a run of one win in eight top-flight matches.

Frankfurt vs Tottenham: Champions League delight for Spurs

While many observers believe Frank’s days as manager are numbered – especially after Saturday’s 2-2 draw at Burnley – the Dane’s first Champions League experience as manager reached another high point against unpopular opposition.

Wilson Audobert hit a long-range shot against the post during the first half and Simmons almost capitalized when Koua Santos’ misplaced pass was re-signed on goal, only for the goalkeeper to redeem himself with an excellent save.

Tottenham are eight points above the relegation zone ahead of hosting Manchester City on Sunday (16:30 GMT).

Frankfurt team vs Spurs

Frankfurt starting XI: Koua Santos, Aurel Amanda, Robin Koch, Arthur Thiet, Aurelio Buta, Oskar Højlund, Elise Scherry, Hugo Larsson, Nathaniel Brown, Mario Gotze, Anger Knopf

Frankfurt Substitute: Jens Grahl, Fares Chaibi, Rasmus Christensen, Mahmoud Dahoud, Jean-Matteo Bahoya, Ritsu Doan, Timothy Chandler, Michael Zetterer, Nnamdi Collins, Fauseni Dombia, Marvin Dills, Alexander Staff

Tottenham Team vs Eintracht Frankfurt

Tottenham boss Thomas Frank made five changes from the side that needed a late leveler to earn a 2-2 draw at Burnley last Saturday, with Destiny Udogi, Archie Gray, Pepe Matar Sar, Joao Palhinha and Randall Kolo Muani coming into the squad.

Kolo Muani’s place in the starting XI against his former club was a surprise amid links to a return to Juventus.

Miki van de Ven, Pedro Porro, Yves Bissoma, Conor Gallagher and Dominic Solanke dropped out, the latter the only senior outfield player on a bench dominated by youngsters.

Tottenham starting XI: Village Virgin

Spurs Subs: Antonin Kinski, Dominic Solanke, Brandon Austin, Dan Scarlett, Callum Olusi, Rio Kyrematen, Malachi Hardy, June Byfield, James Roswell, Ty Hall

Eintracht Frankfurt vs Tottenham Stats

• Eintracht Frankfurt have won just one of their seven Champions League matches
• Frankfurt is 33rd in the 36-team league-stage table
• Tottenham have won three of their last four Champions League fixtures
• Spurs have failed to win any of their three away matches in the competition
• Eintracht Frankfurt have conceded at least three goals in five of their last six matches

When is Champions League Knockout Stage?

Knockout Stage Play-offs: February 17/18 and 24/25 2026
Round of 16: March 10/11 and 17/18 2026
Quarter Finals: April 7/8 and 14/15 2026
Semi-Finals: April 28/29 and May 5/6 2026
Final: 30 May 2026 (Budapest)

When is the Champions League draw?

Knockout Stage Play-offs: 30 January 2026
Round of 16, Quarter Finals, Semi Finals and Final: 27 February 2026

Champions League 2025/26 Format

In a change from the previous group stage format carried out until 2023/24, each team now plays eight matches in the league stage, all against different opponents.

Four of those matches will be at home and four away, with opponents decided according to four seeding pots divided by ranking.

Teams will play two opponents from each of those pots – one against a team from each pot at home and one away. The results determine the overall standings in a league.

The top eight sides in the table automatically qualify for the round of 16. Teams ranked ninth to 24th will compete in a two-legged knockout stage play-off to reach the last 16.

Teams finishing 25th or lower are out of Europe for the season.

English teams in the Champions League: why are there six clubs?

Liverpool, Arsenal, Manchester City, Chelsea and Newcastle all qualified as the top five teams in the Premier League.

There were five places for English teams as additional places are awarded based on UEFA’s co-efficient rankings, which are based on nations’ overall performance in European competition over a season.

Despite losing 22 and winning just 11 of their 2024/25 league games, Spurs qualified as Europa League champions.

When is the Champions League Final?

The final will be held on 30 May 2026 at the Puskas Arena in Budapest, which opened in 2019 and is home to of Hungary National team.

The arena hosted the dramatic 2022/23 Europa League final, when Sevilla beat Roma on penalties after a 1–1 draw after extra time.

Tottenham Champions League Squad 2025/26

of Tottenham List a Champions League Squads are registered until the round of 16 in February 2026, when clubs can add a maximum of three new players to the current limit of 25.

Goalkeepers: Guglielmo Vicario, Antonin Kinski, Brandon Austin

Rescuers: Kevin Denso, Destiny Udogi, Archie Gray, Christian Romero, Pedro Porro, DJ Spence, Ben Davis, Mikey Van de Ven

Midfielders: Joao Palhinha, Xavi Simmons, Lucas Bergwall, Wilson Odobert, Pepe Matar Sar, Rodrigo Bentanker

Forwards: Richarlison, Dominke Solanke, Mohammed Kudu, Brenes Johnson, Mani Broad.

List B submissions, including players born after January 1, 2004 who are eligible to play continuously for a club for two years from their 15th birthday, can also be made by midnight before each match.