Tottenham triumph sparks new Real-ization

LONDON - Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino said his squad now belongs with the best in Europe after Wednesday's 3-1 demolition of Champions League holder Real Madrid at Wembley.

Two goals from Dele Alli and one from Christian Eriksen booked Spurs' place in the last 16, having failed to advance from their group last season.

Twelve-time winner Real had been beaten only once in 22 European ties and had not lost any of its previous 30 group games, but could not live with Pochettino's dynamic side.