Tottenham are hoping that missed opportunities won't come back to haunt them as they travel to Germany to face Eintracht Frankfurt in the second leg of their Europa League quarter-final clash.
The tie is evenly balanced at 1-1 after Pedro Porro's equalizer for Spurs cancelled out Hugo Ekitike's early goal in the first leg at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, a match in which the Premier League team had chances to secure the win.
Team news
Regular Frankfurt goalkeeper Kevin Trapp seems likely to remain sidelined, with Kaua Santos expected to continue in his place.
Winger Ansgar Knauff may make a return to the squad after a three-week absence.
Dejan Kulusevski, who made a comeback off the bench in the match against Wolves after a six-week injury lay-off, will be pushing for a starting spot for Spurs. However, captain Heung-Min Son is uncertain for the match due to a foot problem.
Kevin Danso (thigh) and Radu Dragusin (knee) are both unavailable for selection.
The stats
Eintracht Frankfurt have emerged victorious in their last four home games in the Europa League and have won 12 of their last 16 matches in all competitions.
They have not been unable to score in a match at Deutsche Bank Park since March 2023.
Hugo Ekitike has netted 10 goals for Frankfurt since the beginning of the year.
Spurs have suffered defeats in their last four away games and in six of their last seven matches on the road. They have conceded in all but one of their last 11 away fixtures.
Prediction
Tottenham find themselves at a crucial juncture in what has been a disappointing season.
A victory in Frankfurt would keep their hopes alive, but a defeat could lead to turmoil at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium where fans are calling for changes.
With high stakes comes high pressure, and Eintracht Frankfurt, sitting third in the Bundesliga and formidable at home, seem better equipped to handle the situation.
Dino Toppmoller's side enters the match following a convincing 3-0 win over Heidenheim, while Spurs head into Frankfurt following a 4-2 loss at Wolves, once again being punished for costly mistakes.
Whether the errors are individual or collective, the reality is that Tottenham have been struggling this season, particularly away from home where their form has been poor.
This match represents Tottenham's last chance, and time is running out as they face a strong Frankfurt side at the Deutsche Bank Park, where they thrive on soaking up pressure and hitting back swiftly on the counterattack.
Tottenham have shown vulnerability this season, especially on their travels, and facing a determined Frankfurt side might prove to be too much for them.
It's do or die for Tottenham, and the final whistle will blow on their Europa League campaign on Thursday.