LONDON -- Mauricio Pochettino says Tottenham belong among the best teams in Europe and can win the Champions League after their stunning 3-1 win over Real Madrid on Wednesday night.
Spurs qualified for the knockouts with two games to spare after Dele Alli's double and a goal from Christian Eriksen inflicted a first group-stage defeat on the reigning champions since October 2012.
A first-half injury to Toby Alderweireld, who limped off with a muscle strain, and Cristiano Ronaldo's late consolation goal did not dampen Pochettino's spirits. Afterwards he said Europe would have to start taking notice of Tottenham.