PSG's Vitinha Hat-Trick Stuns Spurs in Champions League Thriller
Thomas Frank's Tottenham team showed signs of character and aggression in the 4-3 Champions League defeat to Paris Saint-Germain, but it wasn't enough to stop Vitinha from starring with a hat-trick.
The 18-year-old PSG midfielder stunned the Spurs defense time and again, showcasing his technical brilliance. His first goal was a real jaw-dropper, a long-range shot that crashed in off the underside of the crossbar. The second was a beautiful curler into the far corner, one that even Luis Enrique's Ballon d'Or winner Ousmane Dembélé couldn't get to.
Spurs had responded with goals from Randal Kolo Muani and Richarlison, but PSG's midfield control was too much for them to handle. Vitinha's third goal, a penalty in the final minute, sealed the win for PSG.
The Spurs players were frustrated by their inability to keep the back door shut, with silly errors proving costly. But Frank had been happy with his team's spirit and aggression, saying they showed "a soul".
Despite the defeat, Spurs took heart from Kolo Muani's return to form after a broken jaw forced him to wear a mask during his goal for Richarlison in the 2-1 lead for Tottenham.
However, Spurs' defending was loose at times, particularly when PSG scored two goals through Vitinha and Fabián Ruiz. The latter's third goal for PSG came from an unmarked Pape Sarr, who had to make up for a missed clearance.
The loss marked a first defeat of the Champions League campaign for Spurs, but Frank will be pleased with his team's response to a difficult game against PSG.
Thomas Frank's Tottenham team showed signs of character and aggression in the 4-3 Champions League defeat to Paris Saint-Germain, but it wasn't enough to stop Vitinha from starring with a hat-trick.
The 18-year-old PSG midfielder stunned the Spurs defense time and again, showcasing his technical brilliance. His first goal was a real jaw-dropper, a long-range shot that crashed in off the underside of the crossbar. The second was a beautiful curler into the far corner, one that even Luis Enrique's Ballon d'Or winner Ousmane Dembélé couldn't get to.
Spurs had responded with goals from Randal Kolo Muani and Richarlison, but PSG's midfield control was too much for them to handle. Vitinha's third goal, a penalty in the final minute, sealed the win for PSG.
The Spurs players were frustrated by their inability to keep the back door shut, with silly errors proving costly. But Frank had been happy with his team's spirit and aggression, saying they showed "a soul".
Despite the defeat, Spurs took heart from Kolo Muani's return to form after a broken jaw forced him to wear a mask during his goal for Richarlison in the 2-1 lead for Tottenham.
However, Spurs' defending was loose at times, particularly when PSG scored two goals through Vitinha and Fabián Ruiz. The latter's third goal for PSG came from an unmarked Pape Sarr, who had to make up for a missed clearance.
The loss marked a first defeat of the Champions League campaign for Spurs, but Frank will be pleased with his team's response to a difficult game against PSG.
Vitinha is literally unstoppable right now!!! 
He got that hat-trick and made it look so easy 
. I was on the edge of my seat when he scored those long-range shots 
. The Spurs defense just couldn't keep up with him 
. And yeah, their defending was super sloppy at times 
. Poor guys... 
Vitinha is like a DEMI-GOD on the field!!! I'm so hyped about that hat-trick! 
He's only 18 and already showing skills that some players in their mid-30s can't even touch! 
The way he curls those shots into the corner is pure magic 
. And that first goal, WOWWWW! I was on the edge of my seat when it went in 
. But you know what? I'm still rooting for them, because Thomas Frank is a genius 
and he's getting his team to play with SOUL 
. Vitinha might've won this game, but Spurs will be back stronger! 
! You could tell he was enjoying himself out there, running around like a kid in a candy store 
. And those goals? Unreal 
! The first one was like something out of a video game, just a rocket ship flying into the back of the net 
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. Spurs gave it their all, but PSG's midfield control just took over. Still, Kolo Muani's back and Richarlison's on fire - this team's got some great stuff going on! 
vitinha was just having an off day for spurs and he still managed to score a hat trick it sounds like spurs were all over the place, some good goals but what was up with that third goal?
. That's more than I can say for me after I had to deal with my wife's cooking last night 
. Maybe Spurs can learn from this loss and come back stronger in their next game 
and those long-range shots? whoa, what a talent 
but i've gotta say, Spurs showed some great spirit and aggression, that's all u can ask for 
. They're getting handed these incredible chances and just can't seem to mess them up. Vitinha is like the entitled heir to the throne, scoring hat-trick after hat-trick without any effort. It's like he's saying "look at me, I'm a superstar" 
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. It's like the refs are in their pocket or something 
. We need to start holding these teams accountable, because if you're gonna cheat, you gotta get caught 
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. They made some pretty silly errors and let PSG's midfield control get the best of them 
. Spurs might've lost this one, but they showed they can hang with the big boys 
️ OMG, Vitinha is on fire right now! I mean, 4 goals in one game? That's insane! 
. But hey, at least they showed some serious spirit and aggression under Thomas Frank 
, let's see if they can build on this momentum and make a deep run in the Champions League 
️. Spurs showed some great spirit and aggression, but their defending just wasn't up to par