After Europa League champions Frankfurt took an early lead, two well-taken goals from Son Heung-min, either side of a Harry Kane penalty, calmed the home fans.
Tottenham Hotspur advanced to the knockout stages of the Champions League after coming from behind to defeat 10-man Eintracht Frankfurt 3-2 on Wednesday.
After Europa League champions Frankfurt took an early lead through Daichi Kamada, two well-taken goals from Son Heung-min either side of a Harry Kane penalty calmed the home fans in a hectic first half.
Frankfurt’s hopes of a comeback were dashed on the hour mark when defender Tuta was sent off for his second booking in as many minutes after twice bringing down Son on the left wing.
The German side did spook the hosts with three minutes remaining when Faride Alidou rose highest from an inswinging corner to head the ball down and in. But even with Kane missing another penalty, Spurs held on.
The win put Antonio Conte’s side on top of Group D by seven points. However, it is still all to play for as Marseille and Sporting are tied on six points, and Frankfurt remains in the hunt on four with two games left to play.
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