LONDON -- Mauricio Pochettino has reminded his Tottenham players that Sunday's "final" against Crystal Palace is as big as their Champions League clash with Real Madrid.
Wednesday's 3-1 win over the European champions was one of the best nights in Tottenham's recent history, but the last five teams to beat Madrid in the Champions League have all dropped points in their next league game.
Spurs are eight points adrift of Premier League leaders Manchester City, who Pochettino described as "the best team in Europe." Pep Guardiola's side host fifth-place Arsenal on Sunday, while Manchester United visit Chelsea.