For the second time in three weeks, Rodrigo Bentancur was Tottenham Hotspur's saviour with a dramatic brace to hand Antonio Conte's side a much-needed 4-3 win over Leeds United.
The Tottenham Hotspur Stadium thriller saw Spurs recover from falling behind on three separate occasions to recover from a string of disappointing performances to return to third place in the Premier League table.
Crysencio Summerville's opener and a Rodrigo brace had put Jesse Marsch's side ahead in the 10th, 43rd and 76th minutes in north London, but it wasn't enough. As they did in Bournemouth last month, Spurs showed spirit and togetherness to earn their first home league win since October 15.
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Bentancur, who has enjoyed a terrific start to the season personally, has now scored four goals for Spurs this season after making his loan move from Juventus a permanent one in the summer. And after snatching a dramatic winner in the 3-2 win over Bournemouth, the Uruguayan was the hero again against Leeds.
Two goals in the space of two minutes completed the turnaround against Leeds to conclude Spurs' first half of the season with a vital three points. Following the final whistle in the capital, supporters have expressed their delight at Bentancur's contribution with one claiming the 25-year-old to be one of the best in the league.
Here's what they have had to say...
@RawEWreckz: We sure would SUCK without the former Juve boys
@locelsoisdaddy: Best midfielder in the league
@ThfcChaz: 15 million quid
@trevoreo: Can't believe this guy, loves scoring a goal aswell
@emfajr: I love you so much
@N17W5: Club legend in the making. Absolute different class
@dannywr23: BUILD THE ENTIRE TEAM AROUND THIS MAN
@ConnorHuttin94: Bentancur the player of our season so far
@ConteSZN_: I think it's time to drop the lifetime contract lads
@GovandOkeh: He's our unsung hero
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