Spurs left needing a miracle

TOTTENHAM have become known as the comeback kings for their exploits in Europe and in the Premier League, but it would take a miracle for Harry Redknapp’s men to recover from this thrashing.

Jose Mourinho gave Redknapp a heartfelt hug at the final whistle, which may have been more out of pity than friendship, after his magical men from Madrid gave Spurs a masterclass in European football.

True, Tottenham’s cause was not helped by playing for 75 minutes with 10 men after the dismissal of Peter Crouch for two reckless challenges inside the opening quarter of an hour.