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Rob Guest

What Richarlison did that led to Tottenham Champions League pre-match chat with Antonio Conte

Tottenham fans now have a new hero at the club in the shape of Richarlison de Andrade. Having a goal chalked off for offside last weekend following an impressive full debut against Fulham, Spurs' new signing delivered when it mattered most in the Champions League.

Struggling to find a way past Marseille despite the visitors having Chancel Mbemba sent off not long after the restart, the Lilywhites needed someone to step up to the plate and help them secure all three points on their Champions League return. Fourteen minutes from time Richarlison did exactly that to spark wild scenes inside Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Managing to lose Eric Bailly to gain a couple of yards of space, the Brazilian powerfully headed home Ivan Perisic's inviting cross much to the relief of Antonio Conte and all those watching on. Five minutes later he had his second of the game, once again heading emphatically into the net after this time Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg picked him out with a pinpoint delivery.

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