Frank proved he can get the team to press high in a concerted way, even against a good opponent, as they did for much of the first half. Archie Gray and Lucas Bergvall provided energy and purpose in midfield, two things that Tottenham have lacked this year. The front pair worked well and caused PSG problems.

UEFA Technical Observer Ole Gunnar Solksjær analyses a landmark display from Paris midfielder Vitinha in their victory against Tottenham.

Paris Saint-Germain overpowered Tottenham in the end, but there were encouraging signs for Thomas Frank's side in the French capital.

In a thrilling display of football brilliance, Paris Saint-Germain's Vitinha scored a hat-trick, leading his team to a 5-3 victory over Tottenham Hotspur. This remarkable performance has prompted Tottenham's manager, Thomas Frank, to declare Vitinha the best midfielder in the world and a strong contender for the 2026 Ballon d'Or.

Germain beat Tottenham 5-3 in a wild Champions League encounter at the Parc des Princes. The midfielder scored his first-ever career hat-trick, inspiring a comeback after PSG trailed twice on the night.

Thomas Frank hailed Vitinha as a future winner of the Ballon d'Or and nobody in the room was about to argue having just seen Paris Saint-Germain's midfield genius tear Tottenham apart. 'Sensational, as he always is,' was PSG boss Luis Enrique's take on his ...

In a PSG already glowing with major awards — Dembélé crowned Ballon d’Or, Hakimi named African Player of the Year, and Kang-in Lee voted Best Asian Player, a new star is crashing onto the scene with authority: Vitinha.

Tottenham boss Thomas Frank has backed Paris Saint-Germain star Vitinha to win the Ballon d'Or, while praising his side's display in a 5-3 Champions League defeat to the French giants. Spurs twice led the defending champions in Paris but Luis Enrique's team stormed back with a stunning second-half display.