Vitinha scored a hat-trick as Paris Saint-Germain came from behind three times to beat Tottenham 5-3 in a thrilling Champions League tie. The Portuguese midfielder produced two superb long-range strikes before converting a penalty to seal the win, despite Spurs taking the lead on three occasions.
Tottenham started brightly, with Randal Kolo Muani – on loan from PSG – setting up Richarlison for the opener and then scoring a fine volley to make it 2-1. Kolo Muani added a third for Spurs in the second half, his first goals for the club, but each time PSG responded through Vitinha, who also netted a late penalty. The holder's fourth win in five group games was marred by a stoppage-time red card for substitute Theo Hernández for an elbow on Xavi Simons.
Tottenham manager Thomas Frank made several changes after the defeat at Arsenal, starting with a diamond midfield and leaving João Palhinha and Mohammed Kudus on the bench. His side competed well but defensive lapses proved costly. Frank later remarked that Vitinha could win the Ballon d'Or.
