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GENEVA: A long-time criticism of the Champions League group stage? Too many lopsided mismatches as the wealth gap between clubs fuels competitive imbalance on the field.
Tottenham Hotspur’s Brazilian striker Richarlison scores his team first goal during the UEFA Champions League Group D football match between Tottenham and Olympique de Marseille, at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, in London, on September 7, 2022. (Photo by Adrian DENNIS / AFP)
LONDON : Richarlison's first goals for Tottenham Hotspur helped them mark their return to the Champions League with a 2-0 victory over 10-man Olympique Marseille in Group D on Wednesday.
Tottenham defeated ten man Marseille 2-0 as Champions League action returned to North London. It was a first half of few chances as Spurs lacked a killer pass and the creativity to unlock the defence of the Ligue 1 outfit. They did excellently to frustrate the hosts and silence a noisy crowd dictating the ball for large periods.
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