Will Lankshear Sees Red in Thrilling Loss to Galatasaray
- Will Lankshear scored his first goal for Tottenham in the 18th minute, equalizing the score.
- Lankshear received two yellow cards and was sent off, leaving Tottenham with ten players.
- Despite a late goal by Dominic Solanke, Spurs lost 3-2 to Galatasaray, falling in the Europa League standings.
Tottenham faced Galatasaray in a Europa League match on November 7, 2024, resulting in a 3-2 defeat for Spurs. Will Lankshear made headlines by scoring his first goal in the 18th minute, equalizing for Tottenham after Galatasaray opened the scoring. The match took a turn for the worse for Lankshear, as he was sent off after receiving two yellow cards in quick succession during the second half, leaving Tottenham with ten men. Despite a late effort from Dominic Solanke, who scored to narrow the deficit to 3-2, Tottenham could not overcome the loss. Galatasaray's victory propelled them past Tottenham in the Europa League table, marking a challenging evening for Spurs with manager Ange Postecoglou making significant changes to the team following a prior win over Aston Villa. The atmosphere was intense, with a supportive home crowd pushing Galatasaray, showcasing their attacking prowess through Victor Osimhen's two goals.