Tottenham Hotspur 4-2 Olympiakos: 3 Talking Points | UEFA Champions League 2019/20

#2 Olympiakos made their mark in a massively entertaining game

Tottenham Hotspur v Olympiacos FC: Group B - UEFA Champions League

Despite squandering a two-goal lead, Olympiakos proved to be worthy Champions League competitors who made an equal contribution to the riveting game that fans will take home tonight.

The Greek giants have more or less replicated their impressive form from their previous draw with Tottenham Hotspur in Athens back in October, taking a deserved lead courtesy of Youssef El Arabi in the sixth minute. The Caen-born striker picked up the ball deep inside the Spurs half before curling a long-range left-footed effort into the bottom left-hand corner.

The Super League 1 outfit then quickly doubled their lead courtesy of a 19th-minute effort from Ruben Semedo, who took advantage of the hosts' pathetic defending by making a clinical finish from a dead ball that came from a set-piece routine.

Olympiakos' worthy display in the initial forty-five minutes was a product of Pedro Martins' fascinating and potent tactical approach. From a back five evolution when in defence to an ever-changing midfield, the Portuguese manager made sure his men were dynamic in their movements across the pitch in a bid to block any kind of space for their opponents.

Unfortunately, the magic of the first-half soon faded for the visitors as Tottenham made their way onto the pitch with a renewed determination and an attacking force that possessed all the tools to convert their hunger into goals.