How Spurs’ stars got on against tricky Portuguese giants.
Spurs have given themselves a mountain to climb for next week’s clash in Lisbon as a goals from Rodrigo and Luisao handed Benfica a huge advantage.
A Christian Eriksen free kick was not enough to stop the Eagles from marching on and Tim Sherwood’s job will surely be hanging by a thread now.
Hugo Lloris – 6
A little unorthodox at times, but was largely powerless to stop Benfica’s goals.
Kyle Walker – 5
Offered very little going forward, hobbled off towards the end.
Jan Vertonghen – 5
Had his hands full with Rodrigo, got himself booked and will now miss the second leg.
Younes Kaboul – 4
Was at fault for the second goal and was too immobile to keep up with the runs of Nicolas Gaitan.
Kyle Naughton – 4
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Aaron Lennon – 6
Was a constant threat on the right hand side, but his delivery often let him down.
Paulinho – 5
Often found himself flooded by Benfica players, was far too error prone.
Christian Eriksen – 7
Was a constant threat just like Lennon, temporarily reduced the deficit with a beautifully hit free kick.
Sandro – 5
Struggled to keep up with the rest at the back.
Harry Kane – 5
Standard was a step too high and he struggled with the pace and movement of the opposition
Emmanuel Adebayor – 4
Consistently and frustratingly isolated, just could;t connect with his teammates and was completely ineffectual when in possession.