This is the second European meeting between AZ and Tottenham Hotspur, with Spurs winning the first game 1-0 on MD3 of this seasonâs UEFA Europa League group stage.
Spurs have won seven of their last 11 major European matches against Dutch sides (D2 L2), with this their first knockout meeting since beating Ajax 3-2 in May 2019 in the second leg of the UEFA Champions League semi-final to reach the final.
AZ have scored 19 UEFA Europa League goals this season, with only three teams netting more. They havenât scored 20+ goals in a major European season since 2006-07 (26).
Spurs have won three of their last 18 away legs in major European ties (D5 L10), losing their last two without scoring since a 4-1 win at RZ Pellets WAC in February 2021.
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