Champions League: Richarlison's double earns Tottenham win over Marseille

The Brazilian forward, signed for a reported 60 million pounds ($69 million) from Everton in the summer, enjoyed a dream Champions League debut as he struck twice in five minutes late on to secure three points for his side that had not looked likely.

Richarlison rose to head home Ivan Perisic's pinpoint cross in the 76th minute and scored an almost identical goal from Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg's cross to deflate Marseille.

Richarlison's brace glossed over a largely mediocre display by Tottenham who were second best against a lively Marseille until the French side had Chancel Mbemba sent off three minutes into the second half for a foul on Son Heung-min.

Tottenham, who missed out on the Champions league for the past two seasons, did not register a shot on target in a lacklustre first half but Richarlison eventually ensured a perfect start for Antonio Conte's team.

They share top spot in the group with Sporting Lisbon who beat Eintracht Frankfurt 3-0.

Marseille fans vented their frustration at the final whistle with ugly scenes as they clashed with stewards and police.

Conte elected to start with Richarlison alongside Tottenham's established strike duo Harry Kane and Son Heung-min for the second successive game and was richly rewarded.

"I remember very well when Richi [Richarlison] signed for us and he said 'I can't wait to play in the Champions League and listen to the music'," Conte said.

"When a player says these words, it means he has great desire and great will. I told him this morning it was his moment and to enjoy it."

Richarlison was denied his first Tottenham goal when he had an effort disallowed against Fulham at the weekend.

But he did not have to wait much longer to open his account as he displayed the cutting edge