KAA Gent 1-0 Spurs - Mauricio's reaction

Jeremy Perbet’s goal just before the hour mark – ironically during our best spell – separates the teams as we head back to Wembley Stadium, connected by EE, for the second leg next Thursday, February 23.

Harry Kane struck the woodwork during that spell at the start of the second half as Mauricio Pochettino switched formation from 4-2-3-1 to three at the back.

Naturally, the goal lifted the home team and they came closest to the game’s second goal when Hugo Lloris tipped Danijel Milicevic’s shot onto the post.

“When you lose it’s always a bad feeling but the tie is open, it’s a minimal advantage for Gent and we need to play at Wembley next Thursday and try to win the game,” said Mauricio.

“It’s…