Vitinha hat-trick leads PSG to victory
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Tottenham Hotspur manager Thomas Frank has tipped Paris Saint-Germain star Vitinha to win the 2026 Ballon d’Or after his masterful Champions League hat-trick this week.
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.
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Holders Paris St Germain showed a never-say-die attitude as they twice came from behind to beat Tottenham Hotspur 5-3 in the Champions League on Wednesday, with two moments of brilliance from Vitinha steering Luis Enrique’s side to victory.
Tottenham Hotspur started well away to the reigning European champions on Wednesday, but Thomas Franks’s side was hammered for four goals in 23 minutes after going 2-1 up on PSG in Paris.
After a stuttering start to the season, Paris Saint-Germain will be hoping to keep imperious midfield trio Vitinha, Joao Neves and Fabian Ruiz fit enough to help them recapture last term's
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