Tottenham vs Real Madrid – Three things to watch in the Champions League

MADRID, SPAIN - OCTOBER 17: Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Hugo Lloris makes a save from Cristiano Ronaldo of Real Madrid during the UEFA Champions League group H match between Real Madrid and Tottenham Hotspur at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on October 17, 2017 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Catherine Ivill - AMA/Getty Images)
MADRID, SPAIN - OCTOBER 17: Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Hugo Lloris makes a save from Cristiano Ronaldo of Real Madrid during the UEFA Champions League group H match between Real Madrid and Tottenham Hotspur at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on October 17, 2017 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Catherine Ivill - AMA/Getty Images) /
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Will the goalkeepers put on another show?

MADRID, SPAIN – OCTOBER 17: Goalkeeper Hugo Lloris of Tottenham Hotspur FC reaches for the ball after an attempt at goal by Real Madrid during the UEFA Champions League 2017-18 match between Real Madrid and Tottenham Hotspur FC at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on 17 October 2017 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Power Sport Images/Getty Images)
MADRID, SPAIN – OCTOBER 17: Goalkeeper Hugo Lloris of Tottenham Hotspur FC reaches for the ball after an attempt at goal by Real Madrid during the UEFA Champions League 2017-18 match between Real Madrid and Tottenham Hotspur FC at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on 17 October 2017 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Power Sport Images/Getty Images) /

The first leg between Real Madrid and Tottenham Hotspur ended 1-1, but don’t let the lack of clean sheets fool you: that match was a true battle of the goalkeepers.

Hugo Lloris put up a display for the ages. His point-blank foot-save against Karim Benzema’s headed attempt was something truly out of this world (if not a bit lucky). He seemed locked in an eternal duel with Cristiano Ronaldo, who could only find the back of the net after a penalty kick.

Keylor Navas also put on a spectacular performance. While Tottenham were not as dominant in possession as Real Madrid, nor did they put as many shots on target, they were still incredibly dangerous on the break. Time after time, Navas was called into duty to save Real Madrid’s blushes.

If Hugo Lloris can have another huge game, Real Madrid may find themselves in trouble in London. And, unfortunately, Keylor Navas may not even be able to make an appearance, as his return from injury is still uncertain.

Speaking of which…