Bayern Munich handed Tottenham Hotspur a 3-1 defeat in their final Champions League group game last night at the Allianz Arena, with Jose Mourinho’s fringe unable to handle the Bundesliga giants.
Having already qualified for the last-16 as Group B runners-up, the Portuguese decided to field a weakened side for the dead-rubber clash.
Ryan Sessegnon was handed his first-ever Champions League start since arriving at Tottenham in the summer, and the youngster took his chances, drawing the visitors level with a great finish that left Manuel Neuer helpless.
The youngster set a record with his goal, and was the best Spurs player on the pitch last night.
⚽️ At 19 years & 207 days, Ryan Sessegnon is Tottenham's youngest #UCL scorer – previously Dele Alli who was 20 years & 240 days when scoring v CSKA Moscow in Dec 2016 pic.twitter.com/WkSMMnpWAr
— Sky Sports Statto (@SkySportsStatto) December 11, 2019
19y 207d – Ryan Sessegnon has become Spurs' youngest scorer in the Champions League, as well as the first teenager to score for the club in the competition. Dream. #UCL #FCBTOT pic.twitter.com/gTtibf3VU1
— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) December 11, 2019
Match of the Day presenter Gary Lineker and former Tottenham star Jermaine Jenas reacted thus to Sessegnon’s goal on Twitter:
Ryan Sessegnon scores in his first start for @SpursOfficial with a delightful finish.