Tottenham Hotspur commenced their Europa League campaign with a 3-0 victory over Qarabag, despite playing more than 80 minutes with 10 men due to Radu Dragusin's early red card. Goals from Brennan Johnson, Pape Sarr, and Dominic Solanke ensured a confident start for manager Ange Postecoglou's side. However, the match was overshadowed by an injury scare for captain Son Heung-min, who had to be substituted in the 70th minute, raising concerns about his fitness. The match was delayed for 37 minutes due to traffic issues affecting Qarabag, but Tottenham capitalized quickly once it began, with Johnson scoring the opener in the 12th minute. Despite a missed penalty from Qarabag's Toral Bayramov, who blasted his shot over the bar, Tottenham maintained control and secured the win. This result positions Tottenham favorably as they seek to break a 15-year trophy drought in the Europa League.