Tottenham beat Bodo/Glimt away from home near the Arctic. They have defeated the home team once again in the Europa League semi-final with a total score of 5-1. When the final whistle in the coldest land of Norway rang, Ange Postecoglou and his team celebrated enthusiastically. They appreciate the fans who have traveled thousands of kilometers, traveling from England to Norway to cheer them on.
With just one more win, Spurs will have won an official title for the first time in 17 years. Not only that, the Champions League ticket and many other stacks of money are waiting for them ahead.
In the Europa League, Tottenham are always different from themselves in the domestic arena. Each match is prepared in surprising detail, if you look at what they have shown in the Premier League. From details such as Bodo/Glimt's artificial turf pitch to the solid defensive strategy right after leading 3-1 after the first leg, everything is in Ange Postecoglou's calculations.
Porto, Besiktas, Twente, Olympiacos and Lazio have all visited Bodo/Glimt in the Europa League this season and have all lost. Therefore, Spurs' victory is very meaningful, it is an affirmation of strength despite having to play in adversity in terms of weather and environment. Not only that, when traveling to Norway, the English team's force was not complete as James Maddison and Lucas Bergvall were absent due to injury.
In recent months, Postecoglou has faced a lot of criticism for the way he turned the squad to make the Premier League achievement increasingly plunged. The consecutive defeat in the domestic tournament made the Australian strategist skeptical even though the Journey in the Europa League still tends to be positive. Only when putting the team to the final, the postecoglou temporarily escaped criticism and prepared to receive a rain of compliments if the "rooster" champion.
This season's European Cup campaign for Tottenham in general and Postecoglou in particular is no different from a balancing circus on the line. If they beat Man United in San Mames, Tottenham's history of the season could even change sides. On the contrary, Postecoglou may lose his job, leaving a squad with many unfinished players and not having much strength to fight well in the coming seasons.
After 17 years of waiting, once again taking the right to decide for themselves, the first European title in 41 years..., many things are waiting for Tottenham in the Europa League final. If Man United have countless reasons and confidence to decide to win, Tottenham are not inferior. There will be laughter and crying in the Basque country in 2 weeks and "Rooster" fans are waiting every minute.
