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Chaos at Spurs: Reds Clinch Victory Amidst Red Cards
20 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Liverpool secured a 2-1 win after a chaotic finish against nine-man Tottenham.
- Spurs set an unwanted club record with their 11th home league defeat of 2025.
- Key players Xavi Simons and Cristian Romero were sent off for aggressive fouls.
Liverpool secured a dramatic 2-1 victory over a ten-man Tottenham side, surviving a chaotic finale that saw Richarlison score and Cristian Romero receive a red card.
Earlier in the match, Liverpool had taken a comfortable lead through goals from Alexander Isak and Hugo Ekitike. The game shifted significantly in the first half when Xavi Simons was sent off for a reckless challenge on Virgil van Dijk, reducing Spurs to ten players.
Despite the numerical disadvantage, Tottenham fought back late in the game. Richarlison's goal halved the deficit, sparking hopes of a comeback and adding to Liverpool's late-game anxieties, reminiscent of a previous collapse. The match concluded with Spurs setting an unwelcome club record of 11 home league defeats in 2025, leaving them in 13th place.
