Tottenham Climbs to 4th with Win at Hoffenheim

Tottenham Hotspur secured a crucial 3-2 victory against Hoffenheim in the Europa League, significantly boosting their chances of advancing directly to the round of 16. James Maddison opened the scoring early with a well-taken goal, and Son Heung-min extended the lead before Hoffenheim mounted a spirited second-half comeback. Despite Hoffenheim's pressure, including a goal from Anton Stach and a late header by David Mokwa, Tottenham's captain Son assured the win with his second goal of the match. The win propels Spurs to fourth place in the standings, allowing them to potentially bypass the playoffs if they maintain their position. Manager Ange Postecoglou faced a challenging selection due to injuries, but his team's resilience, particularly with contributions from younger players, helped end a streak of three winless European games.