(Video) Spurs handed boost as Marseille defender shown straight red

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Tottenham Hotspur have been handed a major boost in Wednesday night’s Champions League group game against Marseille.

The game, which is being played at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, has been a back and forth affair but early in the second half, the French side have provided their opponents with an advantage.

Defender Chancel Mbemba brought attacker Son Heung-min down as he was baring down on goal.

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The referee handed the Marseille centre-back a straight red card which now means Antonio Conte’s side have a one-man advantage.

Pictures via Foot+ Direct

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