Tottenham supporters remain quietly hopeful that the club might scoop a European trophy before Harry Kane and Eric Dier do – despite the pair’s best efforts in Europe’s elite competition.
While Tottenham Hotspur wait to take on Eintracht Frankfurt later today in the Europa League, clubs in the Champions League have now learned their fate for the semi-finals.
For some, like Arsenal, there was elation after finally progressing to the semi-finals – something they’ve not managed in close to a decade.
But for others, such as Harry Kane, it ended in disappointment once again, with another chance of appearing in a major final slipping through his fingers in UEFA’s top-tier competition.
Of course, Bayern Munich needed a win to reach the last four, especially after Inter Milan grabbed a 2-1 victory at the Allianz Arena.
Harry Kane and Eric Dier crash out as Bayern Munich fall short
Things looked promising early in the second half when former Spurs striker Harry Kane scored in the 52nd minute to level the tie on aggregate.
But the lead was short-lived – quickfire goals from Inter Milan’s Lautaro Martinez and Benjamin Pavard, who scored against his former club, swung the momentum.
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Eric Dier did pull one back in the 75th minute, but it wasn’t enough to keep Bayern in the competition.
Despite the exit, it was a reminder of how far both Kane and Dier have come since leaving Tottenham.
Back in north London, Spurs currently sit 15th in the Premier League table, while their former teammates are playing in Europe’s top competition.
Tottenham fans were quick to react online, reflecting on the state of the club and the fates of those who left. Some argued that not much has changed, with both players falling short in Europe once again.
One fan quipped: “Bayern lost though. Spurs still have a chance, however slim, for a win tomorrow.”
Another added: “They are out of Europe competitions and we’re still in.” Someone else joked at Kane’s expense: “Lol… but but… Harry left Tottenham to win trophies and yet his only UCL final appearance was with Tottenham! It’s too funny.”
One fan stayed hopeful: “Though we still could win a European trophy this season and he can’t!”
Another wasn’t as optimistic: “Yet they’re out of Europe just like us tomorrow, so you really thought you did something here.”
One even called for a reunion: “Harry Kane come back home, they don’t deserve you, Dier was always a class guy and a great player, very good for him to find a squad that adapts to his play style, happy for him.”
Spurs still hold hope of winning a trophy before Kane and Dier
Of course, Harry Kane and Eric Dier would love to join the 61 former Tottenham players who left the club and finally got their hands on silverware – but that wait goes on.
There’s still a chance it ends this season if Bayern Munich maintain their six-point lead at the top of the Bundesliga.
But with one German side now out of Europe’s elite competition, Tottenham fans will be hoping Eintracht Frankfurt follow suit on Thursday night.