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Mauricio Pochettino salutes his ‘amazing’ Tottenham team after they skewer Real Madrid to reach Champions League knock-out round

Real Madrid were thoroughly humbled Wembley as Dele Alli struck twice and academy freebies Harry Kane and Harry Winks helped steal the show

MAURICIO POCHETTINO labelled his Tottenham team “amazing” after they took on the mighty Champions League and La Liga kings and thumbed them 3-1.

Real Madrid were thoroughly humbled at Wembley as ex-MK Dons kid Dele Alli struck twice and Spurs academy freebies Harry Kane and Harry Winks helped steal the show.

 Christian Eriksen celebrates after helping Tottenham produce an historic win over Real Madrid
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Christian Eriksen celebrates after helping Tottenham produce an historic win over Real MadridCredit: Reuters

Cristiano Ronaldo & Co. were made to look distinctly average by a side famously operating on a tiny slice of their Galacticos wage bill.

And their manager was buzzing, not just with the result but in the manner and with the swagger with which they got it.

Poch said: “An amazing victory for us.

"I am so happy, I am very proud of my players, they made a fantastic performance.

 Dele Alli's brace after a lengthy European ban made it a famous night for Tottenham in the Champions League
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Dele Alli's brace after a lengthy European ban made it a famous night for Tottenham in the Champions LeagueCredit: Rex Features
 Tottenham midfielder Dele Alli scored twice against Real Madrid
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Tottenham midfielder Dele Alli scored twice against Real MadridCredit: AP:Associated Press
 Christian Eriksen makes it a sublime three goals for Tottenham against Real Madrid
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Christian Eriksen makes it a sublime three goals for Tottenham against Real MadridCredit: Reuters
 David Beckham was in attendance at Wembley as he witnessed his former club fall to Tottenham
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David Beckham was in attendance at Wembley as he witnessed his former club fall to TottenhamCredit: Rex Features

“I’m pleased for our fans. Amazing victory at Wembley.

“Liverpool, Real Madrid and Manchester United, all the same, it’s about performance every week, trying to move on and win.


WEM-BER-THREE Tottenham 3 Real Madrid 1: Dele Alli and Christian Eriksen stun Champions League holders


 Dele Alli celebrates putting Spurs ahead against the two-time European champions
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Dele Alli celebrates putting Spurs ahead against the two-time European championsCredit: EPA
 Spurs celebrate after taking the lead against the defending champions
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Spurs celebrate after taking the lead against the defending championsCredit: AFP

“Of course that victory is so important for us and the club because it’s Real Madrid, the best team in the world, and it’s fantastic to feel you can beat them

“But it’s a long way to the end of the season and the important thing is trying to achieve our targets and I think we must show it today but thinking about Sunday."

Sunday is back to reality with a Premier League clash against Crystal Palace.

 Mauricio Pochettino left legend Zinedine Zidane in his shadow
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Mauricio Pochettino left legend Zinedine Zidane in his shadowCredit: PA:Press Association
 Mauricio Pochettino is already looking forward to Crystal Palace
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Mauricio Pochettino is already looking forward to Crystal PalaceCredit: Reuters

The desperate Eagles are bottom of the Premier League but it’s the sort of walk-over fixture a title contender must march through.

Poch said: “It’s a great belief for everyone, confidence, but it’s so important now to keep our feet on the grass because it’s a great result, we are in next stage of the Champions League and it’s so important with two games ahead.

“It’s important to compete against Crystal Palace. I know, it’s an important victory but like a manager you must not stop to think and must move on.”

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Mauricio Pochettino and Hugo Lloris talk about Harry Kane having a career like Francesco Totti and staying at Tottenham his whole career
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