Tottenham’s perfect Europa League start ended as they lost 3-2 at Galatasaray on Thursday with Victor Osimhen scoring twice for the hosts and Will Lankshear netting his first goal for Spurs but also getting sent off.
Yunus Akgun gave Galatasaray the lead in the sixth minute with a stunning half-volley from distance but Spurs levelled 12 minutes later when Brennan Johnson's layoff across the goal left Lankshear with a simple tap-in.
Radu Dragusin was caught napping at the back in the 31st minute and was dispossessed by Mauro Icardi. The ball fell to Dries Mertens who slipped a pass to Osimhen and the Nigerian striker shot first time into the bottom corner.
Osimhen struck again six minutes from the break. Mertens floated a ball into the area and, between two defenders, the forward cushioned a volley past the keeper from just outside the six-yard box.
Lankshear received his second booking in seven minutes on the hour mark, but 10-man Tottenham pulled a goal back nine minutes later when substitute Dominic Solanke back-heeled Pedro Porro's cross into the net.
The visitors pushed for an equaliser but the loss, after winning their opening three games, left them on nine points, one behind undefeated Galatasaray.
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21:40 , Jonathan GorrieThanks for joining Standard Sport’s LIVE coverage of Tottenham’s loss at Galatasaray.
Find our report, ratings, analysis and reaction below!
Postecoglou tells teenagers to learn from defeat after Lankshear red
21:39 , Jonathan GorrieAnge Postecoglou says Tottenham's teenagers will learn from Thursday's wild defeat to Galatasaray in the Europa League after goalscorer Will Lankshear was sent off and Lucas Bergvall struggled in Turkey.
Lankshear, 19, Bergvall and Archie Gray, both 18, started in Istanbul as a patched-up Spurs went down 3-2 to end their 100 per cent start in the competition.
Lankshear sees dream turn to nightmare as wretched Spurs dealt night to forget
20:33 , Jonathan GorrieTottenham’s 100 percent record in the Europa League was ended with a 3-2 defeat by Galatasaray in Istanbul, featuring a red card for the visitors' goalscorer Will Lankshear.
The teenager levelled the game after Yunus Agkun’s briliant opening goal but Victor Osimhen scored twice before the interval to give Gala a deserved 3-1 lead.
Spurs player ratings: Maddison fails audition; Dragusin caught napping
20:01 , Jonathan GorrieTottenham dropped points in the Europa League for the first time this season as they were beaten 3-2 by Galatasaray in a wild game in Istanbul.
Yunus Agkun opened the scoring with an outstanding strike from 25 yards and Victor Osimhen scored twice before the interval.
Teenager Will Lankshear had levelled the game at 1-1 but was sent off for two bookable offences on the hour.
Gala saw two goals disallowed for offside and had enough chances to win the game by seven or eight goals but sub Dominic Solanke set up a nervous finish with a brilliant flicked finish for the ten-man visitors.
Here’s how we rated the Spurs players…
Osimhen brace condemns ten-man Spurs to first Europa League defeat
19:49 , Jonathan GorrieVictor Osimhen scored a brace as Galatasaray condemned Tottenham to their first Europa League defeat of the season.
FT: Galatasaray 3-2 Tottenham
19:45 , Jonathan GorrieOsimhen’s brace condemns Spurs to their first Europa League defeat of the season on a dramatic night in Istanbul.
Galatasaray 3-2 Tottenham
19:40 , Jonathan Gorrie92 mins: Kulusevski spots the ‘keeper off the line but shoots way wide from range.
Galatasaray 3-2 Tottenham
19:38 , Jonathan Gorrie90 mins: Seven minutes added on...
Galatasaray 3-2 Tottenham
19:36 , Jonathan Gorrie86 mins: Given the way the game ahs gone, you would not bet against Spurs getting a late chance here...
Galatasaray 3-2 Tottenham
19:29 , Jonathan Gorrie80 mins: The hosts looking to be...tiring?
Can Spurs snatch a draw? It would be a pretty remarkable result given the circumstances.
Galatasaray 3-2 Tottenham
19:23 , Jonathan Gorrie75 mins: DISALLOWED GOAL!
Ziyech plays in Icardi and the striker finishes well but it’s ruled out for offside.
Galatasaray 3-2 Tottenham
19:19 , Jonathan Gorrie71 mins: Now, then. What can Spurs do here?
They’ve been battered here but have so far not conceded a fourth and now have a result in sight.
GOAL! Galatasaray 3-2 Tottenham | Dominic Solanke '69
19:17 , Jonathan Gorrie69 mins: GOAL!
Minutes after coming on, Solanke backheels in a response for Spurs!
Standard Sport's Dan Kilpatrick
19:11 , Jonathan GorrieA show of naievety from Lankshear, who can have few complaints about being shown a second yellow card. His first goal is tarnished and Spurs now face a rough half-hour against a Gala team threatening to run riot.
Galatasaray 3-1 Tottenham
19:10 , Jonathan Gorrie62 mins: Forster with another big save here, this time to deny Akgun again.
This scoreline, frankly, flatters Spurs.
Galatasaray 3-1 Tottenham
19:08 , Jonathan Gorrie59 mins: RED CARD!
Heartbreak for Will Lankshear as the young striker is sent off for two bookings.
Galatasaray 3-1 Tottenham
19:04 , Jonathan Gorrie55 mins: Porro blocks Osimhen’s goal-bound shot off the line!
Spurs just are not learning here.
Galatasaray 3-1 Tottenham
19:02 , Jonathan Gorrie54 mins: Icardi inches away from making it four as Spurs caught in possession AGAIN!
Galatasaray 3-1 Tottenham
18:59 , Jonathan Gorrie51 mins: Osimhen skews a header over after a lovely ball from Mertens.
Standard Sport's Dan Kilpatrick
18:56 , Jonathan GorrieTaking off Son and Johnson at the break sends the message that Postecoglou is looking to Sunday's game against Ipswich. To be fair to the manager, he probably feels he has no choice but to protect his only fit wingers, with Richarlison, Werner, Odobert and Moore all sidelined tonight.
Galatasaray 3-1 Tottenham
18:56 , Jonathan Gorrie48 mins: An absolute mess from Spurs as Forster spills a cross.
They just about clear but they’re on the ropes.
Galatasaray 3-1 Tottenham
18:54 , Jonathan Gorrie45 mins: An early scare as Icardi gets in behind but he fires over.
Galatasaray 3-1 Tottenham
18:52 , Jonathan GorrieBack underway!
Bentancur and Kulusevski on for Johnson and Son.
Standard Sport's Dan Kilpatrick
18:39 , Jonathan GorrieSpurs have been second best and undone by Gala and Osimhen, who has been menacingly and could have scored more than twice. Expect Postecoglou to be considering changes at the break,
HT: Galatasaray 3-1 Tottenham
18:37 , Jonathan GorrieOsimhen’s brace has the hosts in a commanding position after a difficult opening 45 minutes for Spurs.
Standard Sport's Dan Kilpatrick
18:31 , Jonathan GorrieSpurs are getting what they deserve here. They've been sloppy in possession and slack in the press, allowing the hosts far too much time and space on the ball. Osimhen already had four golden chances and it's no surprise he's put two away.
GOAL! Galatasaray 3-1 Tottenham | Victor Osimhen '39
18:28 , Jonathan Gorrie39 mins: GOAL!
Osimhen bags his brace!
Seconds after Forster denied the striker, Osimhen cushioned a volley past the ‘keeper after a brilliant cross.
Galatasaray 2-1 Tottenham
18:24 , Jonathan Gorrie36 mins: An unusually poor touch from Son sees Spurs squander a promising looking 2v1.
GOAL! Galatasaray 2-1 Tottenham | Victor Osimhen 31
18:21 , Jonathan Gorrie31 mins: GOAL!
He wasn’t to be denied for long! Dragusin caught on the ball, is pressed and the ball finds it way to Mertens, who plays in Osimhen.
The striker makes no mistake from close range.
Galatasaray 1-1 Tottenham
18:18 , Jonathan Gorrie29 mins: DISALLOWED GOAL!
Osimhen finishes at the back post but it’s ruled out for offside. VAR agrees.
Galatasaray 1-1 Tottenham
18:13 , Jonathan Gorrie24 mins: Forster denies Osimhen with a big save before Mertens sends the rebound wide.
Standard Sport's Dan Kilpatrick
18:09 , Jonathan GorrieIt's a great moment for Lankshear and at a great time, but he could scarcely miss after brilliant work from Gray and Johnson. Spurs have demonstrated some real resilience in this competition so far and it is continuing in tough circumstances in Istanbul.
GOAL! Galatasaray 1-1 Tottenham | Will Lankshear '18
18:07 , Jonathan Gorrie18 mins: GOAL!
Gray drops a lovely ball over to Johnson behind the home defence and the Welsh international squares for Will Lankshear, who finishes from close range!
What a moment!
Galatasaray 1-0 Tottenham
18:00 , Jonathan Gorrie11 mins: Spurs sloppy on the ball in these opening ten minutes or so. Little a team can do about a goal of that manner but the fact they’re creating problems for themselves will infuriate their manager.
Galatasaray 1-0 Tottenham
17:5809 mins: It has been a difficult start for Spurs here.
The hosts look dangerous every time they go forward.
Standard Sport's Dan Kilpatrick
17:56 , Jonathan GorrieThere's not much you can do about that kind of strike! Perhaps Lankshear could have been more committed to closing down Akgun but it was a stunning finish.
GOAL! Galatasaray 1-0 Tottenham | Yunus Akgun '6
17:55 , Jonathan Gorrie06 mins: GOAL!
What a strike! Yunus Akgun slices a fine volley across Forster after Spurs half-clear a cross.
Galatasaray 0-0 Tottenham
17:51 , Jonathan Gorrie01 mins: Lankshear strays just offside but is tackled before he can get a shot off anyway.
Galatasaray 0-0 Tottenham
17:49 , Jonathan Gorrie01 mins: Fair to say the Spurs players aren’t the most popular when they get the ball...
Galatasaray 0-0 Tottenham
17:48 , Jonathan GorrieAway we go!
Galatasaray vs Tottenham
17:42 , Jonathan GorrieHere come the teams! Quite the atmosphere awaits...
Galatasaray vs Tottenham
17:27 , Jonathan GorrieCould be a huge night in the striker’s young career...
19-year-old Will Lankshear is leading the line for Spurs at Galatasaray 👀
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Will the youngster announce himself on the European stage this evening? 🗣
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Galatasaray vs Tottenham
17:13 , Jonathan GorrieA big night for the Spurs captain!
— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) November 7, 2024
Confirmed Galatasaray lineup
16:48 , Jonathan GorrieConfirmed Galatasaray XI: Muslera, Ayhan, Sanchez, Bardakci, Yilmaz, Torreira, Gabriel Sara, Akgun, Mertens, Osimhen, Icardi
Subs: Sen, Guvenc, Demirbay, Kutlu, Ziyech, Jelert, Nelsson, Demir, Batshuayi, Yesilyurt, Akman, Baltaci
Tottenham make changes!
16:41 , Jonathan GorriePlenty of youngsters on the Spurs bench tonight, while Will Lankshear makes his second start for the club.
Confirmed Tottenham lineup
16:38 , Jonathan GorrieTottenham XI: Forster; Porro, Dragusin, Davies, Gray; Bergvall, Bissouma, Maddison; Johnson, Lankshear, Son
Subs: Vicario, Austin, Udogie, Dorrington, Bentancur, Sarr, Kulusevski, Cassanova, Oluesi, Williams-Barnett, Solanke
Galatasaray vs Tottenham
16:11 , Jonathan GorrieA look inside tonight’s arena!
Tonight's arena 🏟️ pic.twitter.com/LNgypgVr3D
— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) November 7, 2024
Ange Postecoglou confident Tottenham can handle the heat at Galatasaray
16:07 , Jonathan GorrieTottenham boss Ange Postecoglou is confident his side can handle the heat of a hostile atmosphere at Galatasaray.
Spurs are travelling to the Turkish giants on Thursday in the Europa League, which is notoriously one of the toughest grounds to go to.
Radu Dragusin chance could leave Ange Postecoglou with big decision
15:56 , Jonathan GorrieFor the second season running, Tottenham have lost both first-choice centre-backs at the start of November, contributing to Ange Postecoglou's selection concerns for Thursday's Europa League game against Galatasaray.
Micky van de Ven suffered another hamstring strain against Manchester City last week, although not as serious as the injury which sidelined him for two months at the same stage of last season, to rule the Dutchman out until after the international break.
Hugo Lloris reveals Daniel Levy gesture that made him question if Spurs ‘really want to win’
15:51 , Jonathan GorrieFormer Tottenhamc aptain Hugo Lloris has revealed he was left questioning the club's desire to win after chairman Daniel Levy gifted the entire squad an engraved watch before the 2019 Champions League Final.
Mauricio Pochettino's Spurs were beaten 2-0 by Liverpool in Madrid, one of three finals Lloris lost in 12 years with the club.
Galatasarary vs Tottenham: Latest Europa League odds today
15:29 , Jonathan GorrieGalatasaray to win: 5/4
Draw: 14/5
Tottenham to win: 15/8
Odds via Betfair and subject to change.
Galatasaray vs Tottenham: Europa League score prediction today
15:17 , Jonathan GorrieThe hosts are in fine form this season and look like one of the more difficult tests for Spurs at this relatively early stage of the European season.
Postecoglou should opt to use a few more of his more experienced players for this one, especially with Ipswich at home in the league this coming Sunday.
Draw, 1-1.
Tottenham team news vs Galatasaray today
15:16 , Jonathan GorrieTottenham are short of defenders for tonight’s daunting Europa League clash against Galatasaray in Turkey.
With Ben Davies set to be needed at centre-back, Archie Gray is the obvious choice to fill in at left-back if Ange Postecoglou wants to rest Destiny Udogie. Neither Djed Spence nor Sergio Reguilon are eligible.
Udogie was supposed to have a night off in the Carabao Cup against Manchester City last mid-week but was called into action early following a hamstring injury for Micky van de Ven, which will keep him out until after the international break.
Galatasaray vs Tottenham: TV channel and live stream
15:15 , Jonathan GorrieTV channel: The game will be broadcast on TNT Sports 1.
Live stream: Subscribers will be able to watch on a live stream via the Discovery+ app.
LIVE coverage: Follow all the action with Standard Sport’s dedicated match blog!
Welcome
14:48 , Jonathan GorrieGood afternoon and welcome to Standard Sport’s LIVE coverage of Tottenham’s Europa League trip to Galatasaray.
Kick-off from the Rams Park (Turk Telekom Arena) is at 5.45pm GMT.
