Tottenham Suffers First Europa League Defeat to Gala

Tottenham Hotspur experienced their first Europa League defeat of the season, falling 3-2 to Turkish champions Galatasaray in Istanbul. Despite taking an early lead through Yunus Akgun, Galatasaray's Victor Osimhen scored twice, capitalizing on Spurs' defensive vulnerabilities. Tottenham's young striker Will Lankshear had a bittersweet night, scoring his first senior goal before being sent off with two yellow cards, which contributed to Spurs' struggles with ten players. Rodrigo Bentancur's introduction helped stabilize Spurs, allowing them to remain competitive despite being outnumbered. The match highlighted areas of concern for Spurs, especially in defense, with Radu Dragusin underperforming. Richarlison's injury adds to their woes, although it provides opportunities for young talents like Lankshear to gain experience at the top level.