Tottenham 3-0 Borussia Dortmund: 5 Hits and Flops

#1 Hit: Jan Vertonghen

Vertonghen took his goal well and was Tottenham's best performer on a memorable night

You need to be confident, composed and concentrated throughout when playing against a deadly counter-attacking side like Dortmund. They pose multiple quality outlets in the final third, as well as incision with Mahmoud Dahoud and Mario Gotze. Jan Vertonghen did his job and so much more besides.

Although it initially appeared like the Belgian was a vulnerable weak link in a first-half where the likes of Sancho and Pulisic looked to get in-behind at will, Pochettino's tactical tweak to a back-five out of possession stifled Dortmund's attacking capabilities after the break. In addition, it provided the hosts with creative width and options they were looking for themselves.

He essentially bullied Hakimi down the left-hand side and persisted to create an overload alongside Eriksen as Sancho rarely tracked back to offer defensive support. His delivery into Son's path was fantastic and a cross that will be replayed over and over again. You could argue the pass was better than the goal itself, something Son echoed during his post-match interview.

Leaving Hakimi in his wake to double Spurs' lead, he latched onto Serge Aurier's lofted ball in the box and converted from close-range to score his first Champions League goal after 26 appearances in the competition.

What a time to get it. It hasn't been a great season for him but with tough fixtures coming thick-and-fast, it'll be a welcome morale boost and reiterates the fact Tottenham have another dependable figure to rely on when the chips are down, in a match of such magnitude no less.

One tackle, four interceptions, three clearances, four completed dribbles, one excellent assist and first Champions League goal. Talk about stepping up to the plate.

Stats' source: WhoScored