After being kicked out of the Europa Conference League earlier this season for being unable to field a team due to positive COVID-19 cases in-camp, Tottenham have since been unrestricted by European football commitments in the quest for a top four finish.
Spurs had to play catch-up in the Premier League pre-international break and fulfil the games that were originally postponed earlier in the season due to the virus. But the team are currently enjoying a six-day break between fixtures this week following their 5-1 dismantling of Newcastle on Sunday.
And it seems Antonio Conte and Sergio Reguilon made the most of their free time on Wednesday evening by enjoying some European action again. Both were seen at Stamford Bridge watching rivals Chelsea go down 3-1 at home to Real Madrid in their Champions League quarter-final first leg tie.
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Whether the visit was to prepare for a possible return to Europe’s elite competition, to scout for potential summer recruits or just relax, is not certain. But clearly neither were fazed by venturing behind enemy lines for the night, with the ground being a familiar setting for former Blues boss Conte.
BT Sport cameras managed to pick up the Italian in the stands while Reguilon shared his presence at the Bridge with his followers on Instagram. They were also joined by Arsenal legend Thierry Henry, who would have been pleased to see fellow Frenchman Karim Benzema net a hat-trick.
Spurs currently occupy fourth position on goal difference having played a game more than nearest challengers Arsenal. Their North London Derby home clash with the Gunners has been rearranged for May 12 after being controversially postponed in January.
The showdown could be decisive in the race for the top four. If successful, Conte and Reguilon will be going from watching the Champions League from the terraces to managing in it on the sidelines and playing in it on the pitch.
