One of the most popular players of the modern era, Rafa was back for our Champions League win against another of his former clubs, Real Madrid.
It was a special night. A 3-1 win booked our place in the knockout stage of the competition – something Rafa helped us achieve back in 2010-11 – and for the Dutchman, a reminder, if it was needed, just how much he’s loved here at Spurs as Wembley rose together to sing his name at half-time.
The response was the same on our Facebook live special 90 minutes before kick-off.
The man for the big occasion, Rafa was devastating in the team that reached the quarter-finals of the Champions League in 2010-11.