Tottenham Hotspur missed a golden opportunity to create breathing space in the relegation fight after being held to a dramatic draw by Leeds United in a tense Premier League encounter.

The side managed by Roberto De Zerbi looked to be in control shortly after the break when Mathys Tel produced a moment of real quality, firing Spurs ahead with a superb finish that lifted the home crowd.

But the French forward’s night quickly turned from heroics to heartbreak. In an attempt to clear the ball while sliding inside the box, Mathys Tel caught his opponent, and after a lengthy VAR review, the referee pointed to the spot. Dominic Calvert-Lewin kept his composure and calmly converted the penalty to bring Leeds United level.

The closing stages brought even more drama for Tottenham. With the pressure mounting and survival hopes hanging in the balance, goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky produced a sensational save to deny Sean Longstaff, brilliantly tipping the powerful effort onto the crossbar.

2025-26, England - Premier League

Tottenham - Leeds United 1:1 (0:0)
Goals: Tel M., 50 (1:0); Calvert-Lewin, 74 (penalty) (1:1)

Tottenham: Kinský; Udogie (Spence D., 85); Porro; van de Ven; Palhinha; Gallagher C.; Danso; Bentancur (Bergvall, 81); Richarlison; Tel M. (Maddison, 85); Kolo Muani
Substitution: Bergvall (from 81); Spence D. (from 85); Maddison (from 85)
Bench: Austin; Dragusin; Souza; Bissouma; Gray; Sarr P.
Yellow Cards: Danso 41; Palhinha 66; Porro 82

Leeds United: Darlow; Struijk (Bornauw, 56); Rodon; Bijol; Justin; Stach; Ampadu; Calvert-Lewin; Aaronson (Nmecha L., 63); Tanaka A. (Longstaff S., 90); James D. (Gnonto, 63)
Substitution: Bornauw (from 56); Nmecha L. (from 63); Gnonto (from 63); Longstaff S. (from 90)
Bench: Perri; Byram; Piroe
Yellow Cards: Rodon 79