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Tottenham miss their chances at Wembley and fall to organised Monaco

Three quick thoughts from Monaco's 2-1 Champions League group-stage win over Tottenham at Wembley on Wednesday night.

1. Spurs fail to take their chances

Tottenham Hotspur's second Champions League campaign got off to a disappointing start at Wembley Stadium as Monaco were deserved 2-1 winners of the group E opening game.

Spurs started well but goals from Bernardo Silva and Thomas Lemar gave the French side a two-goal lead, and although Toby Alderweireld gave the home side hope on the brink of half-time, Mauricio Pochettino's team were unable to impose themselves in a second half where they created chances but never quite had the sharpness to make the most of their opportunities.