English:
Tottenham Falls to Crystal Palace After Red Card in Tense London Derby.
A highly charged match unfolded at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, where Tottenham succumbed to Crystal Palace. The game, played on March 5, 2026, was defined by intensity and controversy.
Tottenham took the lead with a goal from D. Solanke in the 34th minute, assisted by A. Gray. However, the joy was short-lived as M. van de Ven was sent off with a straight red card in the 38th minute, shifting the momentum of the match.
Crystal Palace capitalized on their numerical advantage, coming back with goals from I. Sarr from the penalty spot in the 40th minute, J. S. Larsen in the 45th minute, and another goal from I. Sarr, also in the 45th minute, both assisted by A. Wharton. Earlier, a goal by I. Sarr had been disallowed for offside in the 29th minute.
The match was fiercely contested, with both teams committing 14 fouls. Tottenham accumulated three yellow cards (Souza, P. M. Sarr, Y. Bissouma) and one red (M. van de Ven), while Crystal Palace received two yellow cards (J. S. Larsen, N. Clyne). Despite having only 40% possession, Tottenham managed 12 shots, 4 of which were on target. Crystal Palace, with 60% possession, had 9 shots, also with 4 on target.
Substitutions crystal palace: at minute 14 D. Munoz came in and N. Clyne went out., at minute 67 E. Guessand came in and B. Johnson went out., at minute 81 J. S. Larsen came in and C. Uche went out., at minute 81 A. Wharton came in and W. Hughes went out.
Substitutions tottenham: at minute 43 Souza came in and C. Gallagher went out., at minute 43 R. Kolo Muani came in and Y. Bissouma went out., at minute 74 D. Solanke came in and Richarlison went out., at minute 74 P. Porro came in and X. Simons went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Tottenham
Crystal Palace
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