For Antonio Conte, it had been easy to wonder which Tottenham would turn up for the biggest game of the season so far. The manager, who continues to battle the after-effects of his gallbladder removal two weeks ago, felt his insides churn when Brahim Díaz scored for Milan with the tie’s first action. And yet it could have been worse for Spurs when Milan blew two massive chances towards the end. In came Díaz, who shot and it looked as if Forster could be the hero when he pulled off a spectacular one-handed save. Conte’s team stabilised after the Díaz goal, coming to enjoy possession, working combinations in enemy territory.
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