5 things we learnt from Tottenham Hotspur's UEFA Champions League clash against APOEL FC 

5) Toby Alderweireld's passing is above par

Toby Alderweireld's passing was on point last night

It was the Belgian defender’s sublime through ball in the 39th minute that unlocked APOEL’s defence. Harry Kane had the ball at his feet and the goal at his mercy with only APOEL’s goalkeeper Boy Waterman standing in his way.

We all know Kane’s capability to do the rest and he did it with aplomb giving Spurs 1-0 lead. Throughout the game, Alderweireld kept sending accurate long passes from the back that served the purpose when the midfield looked choked by APOEL players.

No wonder, that Alderweireld has an average passing accuracy of 79% in the Champions League and an average passing accuracy of 87% in English Premier League, where he has played more games.