Dele Alli names 'this' iconic Champions League victory in 2019 as favorite Tottenham Hotspur moment

Former Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Dele Alli has named the miraculous Champions League semi-final victory over Ajax as his absolute favorite moment in a Spurs shirt. Former Tottenham Hotspur playmaker Dele Alli has reflected on his golden years in North London, singling out the legendary UEFA Champions League semi-final victory against Ajax in Amsterdam as the standout highlight of his career at N17.

As shared by Hotspur Lane on X, the former England international opened up on the emotional rollercoaster of that unforgettable night at the Johan Cruyff Arena. The comeback remains universally regarded as one of the most remarkable matches in modern European football history, capping off Mauricio Pochettino's dramatic march to the 2019 Champions League final.

"My favourite moment at Spurs I have to say was the Ajax game. Being 3-0 down at half time, and then walking out to the whole stadium signing Bob Marley, kind of made you want it even more than how much you already wanted it, so to get the last minute equaliser and obviously Lucas scoring an amazing hat-trick was an amazing moment.

The Atmosphere in Amsterdam That Fueled Unbelievable Belief Trailing 1-0 from the first leg in London, Tottenham found themselves in dire straits at half-time in Amsterdam after conceding twice more in the opening 45 minutes. Down 3-0 on aggregate with just one half of football remaining, Spurs needed a monumental effort to overcome the odds against a dominant young Ajax side.

As Alli revealed in his full statement, the atmosphere inside the stadium during the interval played an unexpected role in stoking the squad's competitive desire. Hearing the home crowd enthusiastically singing Bob Marley's Three Little Birds" gave the players a surge of motivation as they emerged from the tunnel for the second half.

That belief transformed into rapid pitch action as Pochettino's men produced a relentless performance. While Lucas Moura stole the headlines by scoring a breathtaking second-half hat-trick, Alli played an instrumental role in facilitating the historic comeback.

It was Alli's sharp vision, direct running, and subtle touch that set up Lucas for the decisive fifth-minute of stoppage time winner, sending the visiting end into unbridled ecstasy. The dramatic late goal secured a 3-2 victory on the night and sent Tottenham through to their first-ever Champions League final on away goals.

For Alli, assisting that crucial late goal capped off an extraordinary team effort that defined the mental resilience of Pochettino's squad at their absolute peak. 🚨🎙️ Dele Alli on his favourite moment at#THFC: "My favourite moment at Spurs I have to say was the Ajax game.

🥹 Being 3-0 down at half time, and then walking out to the whole stadium signing Bob Marley, kind of made you want it even more than how much you already wanted…pic. Between 2015 and 2019, Spurs established themselves as a European powerhouse, pushing boundaries both domestically and on the continent."