Two goals from former Arsenal ahead Emmanuel Adebayor and strikes from Angel di Maria and Cristiano Ronaldo did the injury for Jose Mourinho’s facet, who look certain to verify their place within the semi-finals at White Hart Lane next Wednesday.
Peter Crouch was despatched off within the 15th minute after two rash challenges and will sit out the return leg to add to Harry Redknapp’s woes as his crew hardly bought out of their half in the course of the second period.
However while Spurs have been struggling their nightmare, there was excellent news for Chelsea and Manchester United as Schalke pulled off a
6-1 shock by beating holders Inter 5-2 at the San Siro.
The English pair will face the winner of that tie in the semi-finals and the shock outcome from Milan saw both Premier League giants minimize for outright glory.
United are 7-1 from 8-1 with Totesport to repeat their success of three seasons ago, while Chelsea are 6-1 to win the trophy for the first time, having been thirteen-2 before final night’s action.
Madrid legend Raul was among the goals for Schalke in Italy and Inter’s evening was compounded after they had Cristian Chivu despatched off.
The Bundesliga outfit have been struggling this season and are sitting 11th in the German table still not protected from relegation, but they're 16-1 for the Champions League following their memorable night.
Barcelona, who may meet Madrid within the semi-finals, are 6-5.
Bet365 make Spurs 50-1 to qualify for the final 4 and Inter 25-1 to do so.
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