Tottenham vs Apoel Nicosia – Champions League as it happened
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Your support makes all the difference.Tottenham Hotspur face Apoel Nicosia on Wednesday night to wrap up what has been a fine group stage for Mauricio Pochettino’s side after beating Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund to top the table.
It is likely Pochettino will rest a number of his key players with Spurs struggling in the league as he hopes a bit of rest will remedy their domestic slump, and Nicosia present the perfect opportunity after they put three past them in Cyprus in September.
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What time does it start?
The match kicks off at 7.45pm GMT at Wembley on Wednesday 6 December.
Where can I watch it?
The game will be available to watch live as part of BT Sport’s match choice offerings or you can follow along with The Independent’s live blog above.
It’s a big game for…
Dele Alli. Pochettino has already confirmed that Alli will start on Wednesday and will shoulder much of the attacking responsibility in the anticipated absence of Harry Kane, who has not looked fully fit and is expected to be given a rest.
Form guide…
Tottenham: WLWDLD
Apoel Nicosia: DLLDDL
Odds…
Tottenham: 4/11
Apoel Nicosia: 11/1
Draw: 5/1
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28' - Chance! Sadio Mane plays a short pass to Mo Salah on the edge of the area but the Egyptian's right-footed shot is scuffed and straight at Loris Karius.
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35' - Quincy Promes has looked lively so far for the visitors. This time he shoots from distance but his effort is straight at Loris Karius, who saves comfortably.
36' - What a miss! Mo Salah's flicked pass plays Sadio Mane in on goal but the Senegalese makes a right mess of his finish, spooning the ball well over the crossbar with only the goalkeeper to beat.
38' - Decent effort. Mo Salah attempts to shape the ball into the top corner from just outside the box but his effort goes just wide of the upright.
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