Benfica vs. Tottenham Hotspur: Live Player Ratings for Spurs
Tottenham Hotspur crashed out of the Europa League against Portuguese side Benfica on Thursday night in the last 16 second leg, only managing a draw as they tried to overhaul a 3-1 deficit from their home fixture a week ago.
Benfica were far superior and led 1-0 at the break after Garay's header, before two late Chadli goals gave Spurs a chance somehow heading into the last 10 minutes. A stoppage-time Lima penalty made it 2-2 at full time though, 5-3 to Benfica on aggregate.
| Friedel | 5 | 5 |
| Naughton | 6 | 5 |
| Fryers | 6 | 6 |
| Sandro | 6 | 6 |
| Rose | 5 | 4 |
| Lennon | 5 | 4 |
| Bentaleb | 8 | 8 |
| Chadli | 7 | 8 |
| Sigurdsson | 6 | 4 |
| Townsend | 6 | 5 |
| Soldado | 5 | 5 |
Quick first half Spurs analysis
FRIEDELโHasn't had much to do other than pick the ball out of the back of his net.
NAUGHTONโGetting forward when he can, but drifting infield. Needs to keep width.
FRYERSโHas performed well enough defensively but found wanting aerially.
SANDROโPushing play up and trying to squeeze Benfica well...but also unable to cope in the air, to Spurs' cost.
ROSEโHas been getting beaten by Salvio all night long. Raiding forward at times but no end product.
LENNONโNot at all involved in the game.
BENTALEBโSpurs' best player by a distance. Trying to hold the midfield by himself.
CHADLIโThe best attacking option Spurs have. Has linked well and created a few half-decent chances.
SIGURDSSONโSluggish in possession and not working anywhere near hard enough off the ball to be playing centrally.
TOWNSENDโBlind runs down the flank have been his only contribution.
SOLDADOโDesperate. No running in behind the defence, no control, no confidence in his sporadic shooting.
Quick second half Spurs analysis
FRIEDELโMade two comfortable saves, not overly commanding on corners.
NAUGHTONโA little wasteful on the ball. Questionable decision making going forward.
FRYERSโDid relatively well out of position, but clearly not of the required standard.
SANDROโHad a strange night; solid and aggressive all-round, but gave away both goals. Needless barge late on for the penalty.
ROSEโDisappointing going forward and absolutely slaughtered all night by Salvio.
LENNONโUtterly anonymous. Not what was required.
BENTALEBโSpurs' best player in their defensive work, he won the ball well and passed neatly for the most part, trying to get the team going.
CHADLIโOne real quality player for the English side. Two goals just reward for his endeavour.
SIGURDSSONโShocking display. No running off the ball, no closing down, no effort.
TOWNSENDโCaused a few problems in isolated incidents but poor overall.
SOLDADOโSums him up that Spurs immediately threatened, and scored, after he left the pitch.ย
