Who do Tottenham have left to play in the Europa League?

As Tottenham look ahead in the Europa League, the path to progression is mapped out, but who stands in their way and where will these decisive battles take place?

How the Europa League table shapes up

After a narrow 3-2 loss to Galatasaray, Tottenham Hotspur sit in seventh place in the Europa League table, having played four matches in this new league phase; three of these were victories, two secured at home and one away, while the recent defeat marked their sole slip-up on foreign soil. Yet, despite the setback, Spurs’ position remains promising, with two more wins likely needed to secure a top-eight finish.

The league phase will ultimately decide which teams progress directly to the knockout rounds, and each of Tottenham’s remaining matches now holds greater importance as they look to secure that progression early and ensure key players remain fresh for the domestic front. With four matches left to decide their fate in the competition, Tottenham’s path is clear yet challenging, and each fixture is set to test their resolve.

With the target of qualifying for the next round in mind, the aim for Spurs will be to wrap up the league phase without any further stumbles, especially considering their solid track record on home turf, and the upcoming home fixture against Roma may prove pivotal to securing early qualification.

Remaining Europa League fixtures: Who, where, and when?

Tottenham’s remaining Europa League schedule is set to test both their depth and consistency. Here is the breakdown of their upcoming fixtures:

• Round 5: Tottenham vs Roma – Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, 28 November
• Round 6: Rangers vs Tottenham – Ibrox Stadium, 12 December
• Round 7: Hoffenheim vs Tottenham – PreZero Arena, 23 January 2025
• Round 8: Tottenham vs Elfsborg – Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, 30 January 2025

The fixture against Roma marks a crucial opportunity to bounce back from the Galatasaray loss, potentially sealing qualification with a win. Following that, a December trip to Ibrox Stadium will likely be an intense encounter, given Rangers’ dedicated fanbase and competitive European track record. The remaining games, away to Hoffenheim and at home against Elfsborg, could serve as opportunities for squad rotation, should Spurs have qualified by then.

Spurs’ potential for early qualification and key considerations

While the Galatasaray result might sting, it is not the end of the world; considering the conditions Spurs came into the game with, a 3-2 defeat isn’t as bad as it could have been, and there are even positives to take from this performance. Tottenham showed resilience and an ability to fight back, qualities that will serve them well as they push towards the next round of the competition.

As for concerns, it isn’t so much whether Spurs will make it out of this league phase – given their current position, that feels almost certain – but rather, it’s the injury worries that cast the biggest shadow over their campaign.

Key players missing through injury could make the remaining matches far more challenging, with each absence adding strain on the squad’s depth. Fingers crossed, after the international break, Spurs will have players back fit and ready to carry the campaign forward.

The most strategic approach for Spurs would be to confirm their qualification as early as the sixth round, ideally by clinching victories against both Roma and Rangers, which would reduce the stakes for the final two games.

By doing so, Postecoglou could focus more on domestic competition and preserve his squad’s energy for the long season ahead, which could be especially important given Tottenham’s ambitions on multiple fronts this season.

The post Who do Tottenham have left to play in the Europa League? appeared first on Spurs Web.