'Absolutely magnificent' Christian Eriksen and Mousa Dembele steal the show for Tottenham in Turin

Tottenham midfield duo Christian Eriksen and Moussa Dembele stole the plaudits on Tuesday night as the Lilywhites mounted a comeback to draw with Juventus.

After falling 2-0 behind within ten minutes of the Champions League first knock-out to a quick-fire Gonzalo Higuaín double, Harry Kane and Eriksen found the net to earn a draw for the Lilywhites.

Eriksen’s display returned a handsome 10 points for his Draft Fantasy owners, as he scored the equalising goal and grabbed a well-deserved two bonus points.

It was his slice of quality from a little under 25 yards out that brought Tottenham level on the night, giving Mauricio Pochettino’s side a real chance of qualification during the return leg at Wembley.

The Dane was the creative lynchpin for Spurs as they mounted a comeback, fashioning six shots at goal and three key passes, and it was rather fitting that it was his strike that earned a share of the spoils.

For Draft Fantasy managers who own Mousa Dembele it was a less fruitful night, despite his domineering performance in the centre of the park.

The Belgian international isn’t a player who typically picks up a huge number of points, with the TIR (tackles, interceptions and recoveries) scoring system being his greatest friend.

Dembele returned a haul of four points on Tuesday evening, as he made four tackles and one interception, while creating two key passes – second to only teammate Eriksen.

He was an absolute powerhouse in possession, completing six dribbles and a remarkable 95% of his passes.

The Spurs duo were integral to their side’s against the reigning Italian champions and onlookers were quick to recognise their contribution on Twitter.

Christian Eriksen is such a superb footballer. As is Mousa Dembélé. Both have been quality tonight in getting Tottenham on the front foot. A joy to watch them on the ball.

— Liam Canning (@LiamPaulCanning) February 13, 2018

Man of the Match Poll below..

Not really.

You can’t choose between Eriksen & Dembele.

Both superb.

— Dave Ellis (@fullback03) February 13, 2018

Superb comeback from Tottenham. Eriksen my man of the match – Dembele not far behind him.

— Matt Law (@Matt_Law_DT) February 13, 2018

Eriksen and Moussa Dembele has been class tonight 👌

— Omope Abdulazeez (@Iam_Abdulaxis) February 13, 2018

Dembele rightly getting plaudits but how good was eriksen especially in that first half. Absolute maestro. What a player

— General Burkinshaw (@TsideSpurs) February 13, 2018

Still can’t get over how good Dembele and Eriksen were last night. Juve’s midfield literally couldn’t get near them. Dembele is ridiculously underrated.

— • (@rt98_) February 14, 2018

Dembele and Eriksen were absolutely magnificent #COYS

— Stuart (@StuartMunday) February 13, 2018

Eriksen and Dembele are the Men of the Match

— TopTop (@Sir_Mlindo) February 13, 2018