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Tottenham Hotspur may be struggling to pick up wins at home in the Premier League, but they have been invincible at home in Europe for a long time.

Spurs’ home record in the Premier League across 2025 has been shocking, with the Lilywhites breaking some undesirable records.

Thomas Frank has spoken about making the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium a fortress, and he will hope that his side has turned a corner after two back-to-back wins against Brentford and Slavia Prague.

However, it turns out that Spurs’ home stadium has been a fortress in Europe for a long time.

Tottenham have not lost a home game in Europe since 2021

Tottenham have confirmed on their official website that the win over Slavia Prague means that they have extended their unbeaten home run in European competitions to 23 matches.

The last time the Spurs lost at home in Europe was in a Champions League round of 16 tie in 2020 against RB Leipzig when Jose Mourinho was still in charge.

In fact, not only have the Lilywhites been invincible at home since then, but they have won 19 of those 23 games, which gives them an 82 per cent win record.

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Only Sporting Lisbon, AC Milan, Eintracht Frankfurt and AS Roma have taken a draw away from N17 in that period.

Spurs will fancy their chances of a top-eight finish in the Champions League

Tottenham continue to be prolific at home in Europe while being extremely solid at the back, with Thomas Frank’s men yet to concede a goal this season at home in the Champions League.

In fact, since the loss to Leipzig nearly five years ago, Tottenham have scored an astounding 63 goals at home in Europe in 23 matches while conceding just 13, giving them a goal difference of +50.

Given their formidable record at home, they would fancy their chances of beating Eintracht Frankfurt on January 28 in their final game of the league phase.

That means that should Spurs avoid defeat at home to Borussia Dortmund, they would fancy their chances of finishing in the top eight and securing direct passage to the round of 16.

Glenn Hoddle has made an exciting prediction about two of Tottenham Hotspur’s young prospects after another positive week on the pitch.

Archie Gray has had a place in Thomas Frank’s side for their last two outings against Slavia Prague and Brentford.

In those two encounters, Tottenham put in some of their best attacking displays under the Dane so far, while also keeping a clean sheet.

Frank has been quick to hand out praise to Gray, who does the simple things well, helping Spurs in both the defensive and offensive sides of things.

Tottenham legend Glenn Hoddle praises Archie Gray and Lucas Bergvall

Glenn Hoddle spoke on TNT Sport and shared an exciting verdict on teenage duo Archie Gray and Lucas Bergvall, with the former midfielder highlighting their potential and long-term ceiling.

Hoddle believes both youngsters are already showing signs of maturity and composure, particularly Gray, who has impressed in a deeper midfield role.

He told TNT Sport: “I think he [Gray] is going to grow. Imagine him in two or three years’ time and Bergvall. You have got two really good players on your hands, they are just going to get better and better, and he [Gray] looks more and more comfortable in that midfield position on the ball.”

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Spurs midfield dynamic under Thomas Frank

Spurs fans are not fans of the pairing of Rodrigo Bentancur and Joao Palhinha in the centre of the park, as both players tend to hinder the side’s attacking play.

Frank has had to adjust his tactical setup, and it looks to be working a treat, and the expectation is that he continues to stick with this.

The equation is now straightforward for Tottenham to secure a straight passage into the round of 16 stage of the Champions League.

While Spurs have been struggling at home in the Premier League across 2025, it has been smooth sailing for Thomas Frank’s men at home in the Champions League.

They have now won all three of their home matches, scoring eight times in those matches while not conceding a single goal.

Their latest win against Slavia Prague has taken Tottenham Hotspur to 11th place in the table, with the Lilywhites sitting just one point behind eighth place.

A top-eight finish brings direct qualification to the round of 16 stage, while clubs finishing between eighth and 24th will play an additional two-legged knockout round.

How Spurs can secure automatic Champions League qualification?

Spurs Web has previously pointed out that 16 points were enough for a top-eight finish in last season’s Champions League, which is five more than Tottenham’s current points tally. However, that tally may not be enough this time as the top end of the table is much tighter.

As a result, Spurs will likely need two wins from their remaining two matches to have a fighting chance of finishing in the automatic spots.

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Given that Tottenham have a decent goal difference of +6, getting four points from the remaining two games may also give them a chance of getting into the top eight.

Spurs’ chances may rest on the clash against Frankfurt

Tottenham have a formidable record at home in Europe over the last five years, and one would fancy the Lilywhites to overcome Borussia Dortmund at home in their penultimate league phase fixture.

The Lilywhites’ chances of progressing may depend on them avoiding defeat in their trip to Eintracht Frankfurt on January 28th.

Tottenham have drawn two and lost one of their away fixtures so far this season, and Eintracht Frankfurt will be a very difficult challenge, given how well the German club are doing in the Bundesliga and the Champions League this term.

Tottenham are weighing up their next steps with Mikey Moore as the youngster’s form at Rangers prompts a rethink over his immediate future.

Mikey Moore endured a tough start to life in Scotland with Rangers as he struggled for form under former boss Russell Martin.

In his first ten games in the Scottish division, the 18-year-old managed just the one assist and came under fire from pundits and fans alike.

However, the Tottenham man looks to have found his feet under Danny Rohl, with gametime improving and his output rising, with Moore now scoring in back-to-back games for the first time since his move to Scotland.

Tottenham make decision on Mikey Moore loan recall

Given his early struggles, there had been talk of Moore being recalled from Rangers back to Tottenham, with Championship sides reported to have been interested in taking the winger out on loan.

Football Insider has now shared an update on the teenager’s situation in Scotland. According to the outlet, it is believed that Tottenham are prepared to allow Mikey Moore to see out the remainder of the season at Rangers.

The teenager’s upturn in form, as well as his gametime under new boss Danny Rohl, is seen as a major deciding factor for the north London club, who will be hoping their youngster continues to develop at the highest level.

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Spurs form improves under Thomas Frank

While Moore continues to find his feet in Scotland, Tottenham have also begun to see an upturn in results under new boss Thomas Frank.

Spurs had a horrid November under the Dane, going without a victory in the League, with goals and performances on the pitch dismal to say the least.

Tottenham and Chelsea have confirmed that they will play each other in pre-season next summer, but several big guns may be missing for both sides.

Tottenham played Arsenal during their pre-season tour of Asia last summer, which was the first time a North London derby had been played outside UK soil.

The game, which was played in Hong Kong, ended in a 1-0 win for Spurs, owing to a spectacular Pape Sarr goal from the halfway line.

It has now been confirmed that the Lilywhites will be facing another one of their big rivals during their next pre-season campaign, with Tottenham and Chelsea set to lock horns next summer.

Why several Tottenham players will not face Chelsea in pre-season

Chelsea will take on Tottenham Hotspur in pre-season as part of the Sydney Super Cup. The tournament, which will be played in Australia, will also involve two local sides: Western Sydney Wanderers and Sydney FC.

However, strangely, the tournament kicks off just 13 days after the final of the FIFA World Cup final in New York City.

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This is because players are generally given a minimum of a three-week break after major tournaments before they report to pre-season.

Should derbies be played in pre-season?

Playing these kinds of big derbies in pre-season takes away the sanctity and meaning of those fixtures, and it is not something that either set of fans will be particularly thrilled about.

Some traditions of the game are slowly being eroded due to the commercial desires of club owners.

However, given the FFP and PSR realities nowadays, teams cannot be faulted for trying to maximise their commercial revenue by any means possible, and this game does provide a chance for fans on the other end of the globe to watch their clubs in the flesh.

Tottenham’s Under-19s produced a sensational performance to brush aside Slavia Prague, with one highly-rated Spurs teenager stealing the show.

Thomas Frank’s men registered a comfortable 3-0 win over Slavia Prague to keep themselves well in contention for a top-eight finish.

However, Spurs’ young guns managed an even more comprehensive win than their seniors, demolishing the Czech side 9-1 at Hotspur Way in the UEFA Youth League.

A 17-year-old Tottenham prodigy, who made his senior debut back in September, stole the show for the home side.

Tottenham youngster Luca Williams-Barnett scores five against Slavia Prague

Luca Williams-Barnett, who is considered the next rising star in the Tottenham academy, proved impossible to stop for Slavia.

The attacking midfielder completed his hat-trick just beyond the hour mark before netting twice more in quick succession in the latter stages.

Williams-Barnett made history by becoming the first Spurs player to score five in a single game in the UEFA Youth League, with the pick of his goals being a 77th-minute free-kick which sailed into the top corner.

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Big things expected of Williams-Barnett at Spurs

Williams-Barnett signed his first professional contract at Spurs back in October, and there is plenty of excitement about the youngster at Hotspur Way.

In fact, according to reports, some at Tottenham liken the academy midfielder to Paul Gascoigne and Glenn Hoddle, given his creativity and quality on the ball.

If the youngster keeps developing at the pace that he is, it may not be too long before he becomes a fixture in the first team.

Tottenham Hotspur comfortably defeated Slavia Prague in the Champions League, and Glenn Hoddle was particularly impressed by one player.

Tottenham Hotspur have continued a winning run at home in the Champions League with a decisive 3-0 victory over Slavia Prague.

Spurs forced an own goal from David Zima in the first half, before Mohammed Kudus and Xavi Simons each scored a penalty later in the game to collect three important points.

Thanks to a well-earned win, Tottenham are continuing to pile pressure on the top eight of the league phase, sitting just one point below eighth-placed Liverpool.

Glenn Hoddle was impressed by Mohammed Kudus during Tottenham’s victory

Hoddle was happy with his old team’s performance on Tuesday night and was especially pleased by Kudus, whom he has praised for his versatility.

The pundit has even claimed that Kudus has been Tottenham’s most creative player this season, and it is hard to make an argument against him.

Hoddle told TNT Sports: “He’s great when he’s faced up against a defender.

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“He can play with his back to play. He can turn quickly even if he’s marked tightly, but also when he’s faced up, and in the first half, he had Zima on toast. He has a change of pace, and I think he’s been our most creative player all season.”

Owen Hargreaves concurred, adding: “Right now I think he’s their best player. Just give him the ball anywhere on the pitch, and he gets you up the pitch.”

Kudus is racking up the goal contributions at Spurs

One presenter recently said Tottenham had not seen the best of Kudus, but this is not a fair comment based on his performances for the club up to this point.

Kudus did have a few games where he struggled to reach his usual standards, but on the whole, he has been excellent for Spurs.

The Ghanian winger now has three goals and six assists across all competitions this season, and these numbers will have risen a lot by the end of the campaign if he remains consistent.

Thomas Frank has hinted that one Tottenham player may not be fully satisfied with his situation at the club right now.

Having a massive squad is necessary in modern football, given the volume of fixtures clubs face across a campaign.

It is beneficial as teams have options to call on when rotation is needed, especially during runs of poor form or when injuries pile up.

Tottenham Hotspur have certainly benefitted from their depth this season, with Thomas Frank unafraid to alter his midfield, defence and attack when required.

Thomas Frank on limited minutes for Antonin Kinsky

However, Frank barely rotates between the sticks, with Guglielmo Vicario playing in both the Premier League and the Champions League, while Antonin Kinsky has featured twice, both appearances coming in the Carabao Cup.

Spurs are out of the competition, which limits the goalkeeper’s opportunities for minutes, and Frank is aware that the player may not be fully happy with the situation.

Speaking to Football.London, he said about Kinsky: “First and foremost Tony is a very good goalkeeper and has a great future ahead of him.

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“It is not easy for any player if you are not playing you are not 100% happy. It is to just keep your head down and train hard.”

Tottenham may need Kinsky amid Vicario transfer rumbles

Vicario has had moments of madness with a few costly errors already this season, but his place has never truly felt under threat.

Kinsky is a young goalkeeper with high potential; however, consistent minutes are required for him to develop quickly, and that has not been possible in recent weeks.

Tottenham are not in a position to rotate heavily in Europe as they are still chasing a top-eight finish, so the Czech international may need to wait for the FA Cup to open a window for more minutes.

James Maddison has now spoken openly about whether Tottenham was always his chosen destination before he left Leicester City.

Tottenham Hotspur have been undergoing a period of transition in recent years, with several established stars moving on for various reasons.

The most successful era for the club in recent times was during the Mauricio Pochettino years, when Christian Eriksen, Harry Kane, Mousa Dembele, and Heung-min Son led Spurs to compete at the highest level both domestically and in Europe.

However, as it is in football, eras come and go, and Tottenham’s golden spell has passed with the club now rebuilding.

James Maddison opens up on choosing Tottenham after Leicester City

To replace some of their most influential figures, Spurs looked within the Premier League and secured one of the standout creative profiles at the time in James Maddison.

The former Leicester City midfielder was one of the division’s top creators before relegation forced the Foxes into a sale, and Spurs moved in for him.

Maddison was asked if it was always Tottenham for him when he left Leicester, and speaking to Sky Sports, he admitted that, despite interest elsewhere, he had always felt drawn to North London.

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He said: “Yeah. It was, yeah. There was talk, and there was a few conversations with other clubs and stuff.

“I always just felt and I am not just saying this, I always felt like I was going to be a Tottenham player, and there is genuine meaning beyond that.

“I am not just saying that because I am at Tottenham now and I am trying to get the fans to love me or whatever. I used to play against Spurs, and I felt like when Eriksen left, there was kind of a little gap for a player like myself.

“Especially when Harry Kane was there and Sonny. I saw myself and envisioned that kind of thing. When I got the call, it was one that I did not want to turn down. I could not really entertain anything else, really, because I could picture myself in the white shirt at the stadium.”

James Maddison impact at Spurs since joining

Maddison cost Tottenham £40m to bring him to North London, and the 29-year-old has lived up to expectations, helping Spurs secure Europa League success last season, adding to his FA Cup win during his time at Leicester City.

The playmaker never had the chance to play alongside Kane in a Tottenham shirt as the England captain left in the same window, yet Maddison’s output has remained strong regardless.

The midfielder has returned 16 goals and 21 assists in 75 appearances, proving his importance to the rebuild.

Thomas Frank and Tottenham turn their attention to the Champions League following their first Premier League win in a month at the weekend, as they host Slavia Prague and look to move into the top eight in the standings.

The mood around Tottenham has lifted after the 2-0 win over Brentford on Saturday, their first Premier League victory since the end of October. Xavi Simons assisted the opener and then turned goalscorer, helping Spurs to only their second home win of the season.

Sitting 10th in the league table, a win over his former club will not suddenly mean Thomas Frank has won back all the trust of the Tottenham supporters, as he still has some way to go.

In the Champions League, Tottenham fell to their first defeat of the campaign last time out in a chaotic 5-3 loss to holders Paris Saint-Germain, which dropped them to 16th in the table. Even so, despite all the domestic home issues, Spurs have not lost a European home game in more than 5 years, and fans will hope Frank can keep that run intact.

Currently top of the Czech Liga, Slavia Prague arrive with a strong domestic record and are unbeaten in their league campaign so far. They have won 4 of their previous 5 in all competitions, including a goalless draw with Athletic Club the last time out in Europe.

The challenge for them has been carrying that form onto Europe, sitting 31st in the Champions League table with three draws and two defeats from five matches, including a 3-0 loss to Arsenal earlier last month.

What time does Tottenham Hotspur vs Slavia Prague kick off?

Location: London, England

Stadium: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

Date: Tuesday, 9 December 2025

Kick-off time: 8pm BST

Referee: Benoît Bastien

VAR: Ivan Bebek

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Tottenham team news

Thomas Frank had Destiny Udogie unavailable against Brentford due to what he described as a minor tissue problem and said it would not be too long until he is back, but he was not spotted training with the rest of the squad ahead of this fixture.

One other absentee from training was, surprisingly, Brennan Johnson, who missed the PSG clash due to a red card in his previous Champions League match.

On the brighter side, Kota Takai, Ben Davies, Radu Dragusin, Mathys Tel and Kolo Muani were all training normally, given the latter was seen limping off against Brentford.

However, Tel, Takai and Dragusin cannot feature as they are not included in Spurs’ European squad, while there are still no signs of Dominic Solanke returning.

Slavia Prague team news

U21 Slovakian defender Dominik Javorcek is close to a return, along with Petr Sevcik, Oscar Dorley and Lukas Vorlicky, who are all doubts for this one.

Head coach Jindrich Trpisovsky has only one confirmed absentee: Filip Horsky.

Predicted Tottenham line-up

Vicario, Porro, Romero, Van de Ven, Spence, Bergvall, Gray, Simons, Kudus, Kolo Muani, Odobert

Our prediction

Watch out for the midfield pairing of Archie Gray and Xavi Simons going up against a stubborn Slavia Prague defence, who have only had their troubles on the attacking end.

Both Gray and Simons were very sharp in Spurs’ build-up at the weekend, and they will hopefully be able to carry some of that rhythm into this match.

A win here would give Tottenham a real chance to climb the table, and they should be taking this opportunity if they want to secure automatic qualification, especially with two tougher group fixtures still to come.