Spurs immediately condemned the reigning English champions, given that in the 5th minute it was already 1-0 thanks to Werner's goal assisted by Kulusevski. The match could get complicated in the 14th minute with van de Ven's injury and the substitution that leads Postecoglou to insert Udogie, but in the 25th minute it is Kulusevski again who assists, this time for Sarr who doubles the lead and brings Guardiola to his knees, again knocked out on the field of the Londoners where he has always struggled.
In reality, the second half was even more lively thanks to Nunes' goal in added time in the first half, but the arrivals of Kovacic and Gvardiol did not change the momentum. Tottenham are even closer to 3-1 than the guests to 2-2, as Ortega has to make a late save from Richarlison. It ends 2-1: Postecoglou had never beaten Guardiola before.