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Tottenham fans spot crazy good omen for hopes of Champions League glory

Tottenham fans think they have just spotted a good omen after a successful league phase in the Champions League.

Just like last season, Tottenham are floundering in the Premier League but have been dominant in Europe so far.

The Lilywhites managed to breeze into the final 16 of the Champions League, losing just one of their six league phase matches, and winning all their home games without conceding a single goal at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

There is one stat that the Spurs supporters can take a lot of confidence from heading into the knockout rounds.

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Tottenham have an identical record in Europe to last season

Despite their horror show domestically, the Lilywhites went on to win the Europa League last term, and Spurs fans will be hoping that history repeats itself in the Champions League this campaign.

What is astonishing is that Tottenham have an identical record in the league phase of the Champions League to what they did in the Europa League last term.

Spurs secured 17 points on both occasions, winning five, drawing two and losing one of their eight games, while scoring 17 goals.

When will Spurs find out their R16 opponent?

Tottenham will play one of Juventus, Atletico Madrid, Galatasaray or Club Brugge in the next round, with the Old Lady set to play Gala and Atletico set to take on the Belgian side in the knockout playoffs.

The two legs will be played on February 16 to 18 and February 23 to 25, with Juventus and Atletico set to have home advantage in the second leg since they were seeded.

The draw for the round of 16, quarterfinals and semifinals will take place on Friday, 27 February, while the two R16 ties to be played on March 10-11 and 17-18.

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