We tell the chronology of events in the quartet
To begin with, let’s recall the layouts in the quartet before the final round. All four teams were in contention for the Champions League playoffs. There could also be a situation in which three clubs would finish with seven points scored. But the denouement in the end turned out to be incredible, and events, like the owners of tickets to the Eurospring, changed very often.
| # | TEAM | And | O |
|---|---|---|---|
| one |  Tottenham |
5 | eight |
| 2 |  Sporting L |
5 | 7 |
| 3 |  Eintracht F |
5 | 7 |
| four |  Marseilles |
5 | 6 |
39 minutes. Sporting scores against Eintracht, Artur Gomez scored, and takes the lead – 1:0. In such scenarios, Sporting, which currently has 10 points, and Tottenham, gaining nine points, get a ticket to the playoffs of the Champions League. Eintracht gets into the Europa League, which, although it has an equal number of points with Marseille – seven each, surpasses the French club in personal matches (two wins).
45+2 minutes. Marseille scores against Tottenham Hotspur (Mbemba). In such a situation, Sporting go to the playoffs of the Champions League – 10 points and Marseille – nine points. Tottenham are in the Europa League with eight points. Eintracht Frankfurt says goodbye to European competition.
54 minutes. Tottenham scores against Marseille – Spohr saves Lenglet. In this situation, Sporting go to the 1/8 of the Champions League – 10 points and Tottenham – nine points. Eintracht Frankfurt is in the Europa League, ahead of Marseille, who finished last, in personal meetings.
62 minutes. Eintracht with the efforts of Kamanda scores against Sporting – in a draw (1:1). According to the situation at the moment, Tottenham Hotspur – nine points and Sporting – 8 points go to the playoffs of the Champions League. Eintracht, which also scored eight points, is inferior to the Portuguese in personal meetings – a defeat in the first match 0:3. Marseille is the last one.
72 minutes. Eintracht again scores against Sporting (Muani’s goal) and takes the lead – 2:1. In such scenarios, Eintracht go to the playoffs of the Champions League – 10 points, Tottenham – 9 points. Marseille, who have seven points at the moment, goes to the Europa League, as they are ahead of Sporting, who also scored seven points, according to the results of head-to-head meetings – two wins in two matches.
90+5 minutes. At Tottenham, Heibjerg scores against Marseille. This is the final line. Tottenham Hotspur qualify for the Champions League with 11 points and Eintracht with 10 points. Sporting goes to the Europa League, having completed the tournament with 7 points, Marseille finishes in fourth position and says goodbye to European competition.
Source: Sportarena
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