Monaco vs. Tottenham Hotspur: Score, Reaction from 2016 Champions League Match

Monaco dismantled Tottenham Hotspur in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday night, as the Premier League side exited the continent’s top club competition after a 2-1 defeat in Group E in France. 

Goals from Djibril Sidibe and Thomas Lemar were enough for the Ligue 1 outfit, who outclassed Spurs in every part of the pitch in a comprehensive display.

Spurs showed little resolve, as the French tore through their defence, only saved by the brilliance of Hugo Lloris on countless occasions.

Radamel Falcao led the Monaco attack, partnering Valere Germain with flair provided by the impressive Benjamin Mendy.

Harry Winks started for Spurs for the first time in the Champions League after scoring in his Premier League debut against West Ham United.

Monaco were fastest out of the blocks, and the English club were tormented as Mendy’s trickery caused immense problems.

The hosts almost drew first blood, as Fabinho was brought down by Eric Dier in the box for a certain penalty. Falcao stepped up to take the responsibility of the spot kick, but Lloris was equal to the shot, as he pushed the effort away to his right.

ESPN FC’s Dan Kilpatrick called the action:

#thfc What a let off for Spurs. Lloris, a few miles from home makes a brilliant stop to Falcao’s tame penalty after Dier upended Fabinho.

— Dan Kilpatrick (@Dan_KP) November 22, 2016

BT Sport Football provided footage of the vital moment:

.@SpursOfficial needed a saviour…step forward Hugo Lloris!👏👏👏 #UCL https://t.co/JM7AtLo04b

— BT Sport Football (@btsportfootball) November 22, 2016

Spurs struggled throughout the first half, as Falcao and Mendy streamed forward at every opportunity.

The visitors’ defence was pegged back, rarely making a …

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