Tottenham Hotspur faced significant travel disruptions that delayed their Europa League match against Qarabag FK, originally scheduled for 8pm. The Azeri champions arrived just 15 minutes before kick-off due to traffic issues, which also affected thousands of supporters, prompting pundits to abandon their vehicle and walk through the rain. Despite the chaos, the match eventually began at 8:35pm, with Spurs' player Dragusin receiving a red card just seven minutes into the game. This match marks Tottenham's return to European competition after missing out on it last season, as manager Ange Postecoglou seeks to secure a trophy in the tournament. The team aims to break their European drought, having previously struggled under former managers. Spurs will face a variety of opponents in the new Europa League format, which is designed to enhance competition and excitement.