Match report

Tottenham Defeats AZ Alkmaar 3–1 in UEFA Europa League

Tottenham
Tottenham
3–1
FT
AZ Alkmaar
AZ Alkmaar
Mar 13, 2025

Tottenham held off an AZ Alkmaar fightback to secure a crucial win in the UEFA Europa League. The North Londoners took control early through Wout Odobert's brace, with James Maddison adding another goal for Spurs. Despite a late consolation from Pim Koopmeiners, Tottenham maintained their composure and claimed three vital points.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Tottenham 3–1 AZ Alkmaar
  • • Goals: Wout Odobert (26', 74'), James Maddison (48') for Tottenham; Pim Koopmeiners (63') for AZ Alkmaar
  • • Assists: Danny Solanke (Odobert's goals), Heung-Min Son (Maddison)
  • • Substitutions: Tottenham made multiple changes including Micky van de Ven and Yves Bissouma, AZ Alkmaar replaced Idris Sadiq with Mees de Wit

Lineups

Tottenham

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 G. Vicario (G)
  • 23 Pedro Porro (D)
  • 17 C. Romero (D)
  • 37 M. van de Ven (D)
  • 24 D. Spence (D)
  • 29 P. Sarr (M)
  • 15 L. Bergvall (M)
  • 10 J. Maddison (M)
  • 28 W. Odobert (F)
  • 19 D. Solanke (F)
  • 7 Son Heung-Min (F)

Substitutes

  • 14 A. Gray
  • 8 Y. Bissouma
  • 22 B. Johnson
  • 33 B. Davies
  • 11 M. Tel
  • 41 A. Whiteman
  • 44 D. Scarlett
  • 40 B. Austin
  • 13 D. Udogie
  • 47 M. Moore

AZ Alkmaar

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 R. Owusu-Oduro (G)
  • 16 S. Maikuma (D)
  • 3 W. Goes (D)
  • 5 Alexandre Penetra (D)
  • 18 D. Møller Wolfe (D)
  • 6 P. Koopmeiners (M)
  • 8 J. Clasie (M)
  • 11 I. Sadiq (M)
  • 28 Z. Buurmeester (M)
  • 21 E. Poku (M)
  • 9 T. Parrott (F)

Substitutes

  • 34 M. de Wit
  • 26 K. Smit
  • 35 M. Meerdink
  • 14 K. Belić
  • 41 J. Zoet
  • 52 E. Dijkstra
  • 49 W. Bouziane
  • 22 M. Dekker
  • 78 S. van Duijn
  • 12 H. Verhulst
  • 4 B. Martins Indi

Timeline

  1. Tottenham
    26' Tottenham Goal · Normal Goal
    W. Odobert · Assist: D. Solanke
  2. AZ Alkmaar
    46' AZ Alkmaar subst · Substitution 1
    Off: I. Sadiq · On: Mees de Wit
  3. Tottenham
    48' Tottenham Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Maddison · Assist: Heung-Min Son
  4. Tottenham
    61' Tottenham subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Micky van de Ven · On: A. Gray
  5. AZ Alkmaar
    63' AZ Alkmaar Goal · Normal Goal
    P. Koopmeiners
  6. AZ Alkmaar
    68' AZ Alkmaar subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Z. Buurmeester · On: Kees Smit
  7. Tottenham
    74' Tottenham Goal · Normal Goal
    W. Odobert · Assist: D. Solanke
  8. Tottenham
    77' Tottenham subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Maddison · On: Y. Bissouma
  9. Tottenham
    78' Tottenham subst · Substitution 3
    Off: W. Odobert · On: B. Johnson
  10. AZ Alkmaar
    80' AZ Alkmaar subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Maikuma · On: M. Meerdink
  11. Tottenham
    85' Tottenham subst · Substitution 4
    Off: L. Bergvall · On: B. Davies
  12. AZ Alkmaar
    87' AZ Alkmaar subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Wouter Goes · On: K. Belic
  13. AZ Alkmaar
    90'+5 AZ Alkmaar Card · Yellow Card
    J. Clasie

    Argument

Match Stats

Stat Tottenham AZ Alkmaar
Fouls 6 12
Pass Accuracy 84% 75%
Offsides 1 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 17 10
Corners 5 2
Total Passes 529 352
Yellow Cards 0 1
Blocked Shots 7 3
Shots on Target 4 2
xG 2.23 1.19
Shots off Target 6 5
Possession 60% 40%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 443 265
Shots Inside Box 10 8
Saves 1 1
Shots Outside Box 7 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Tottenham capitalized on early momentum when Wout Odobert opened the scoring in the 26th minute, setting a strong foundation for their victory.
  • ▸ The match turned decidedly in Tottenham's favor when James Maddison doubled the lead from Heung-Min Son’s assist at 48 minutes, despite AZ Alkmaar's substitution efforts.