MARSEILLE fans treated Tottenham to a hostile welcome at the Stade Velodrome ahead of their crunch Champions League clash.
Fans gathered in their thousands outside the stadium and began setting off flares.
Supporters also chanted songs in a bid to drum up a raucous atmosphere ahead of Tottenham’s arrival at the ground.
It came after a group of Marseille fans set off fireworks at 1am and 4am this morning in a bid to wake up Spurs players sleeping in their hotel.
The French side are looking for every possible advantage ahead of the game, as only a win will send them through the group.
Tottenham only need to avoid defeat to progress and a win will see them win the group.
Marseille star Alexis Sanchez is out to stop Antonio Conte’s side and the forward could have a big role to play.
He was often a thorn in Spurs’ side during his time in England, having only lost once against them while at Arsenal.
Sanchez also scored against Tottenham in an FA Cup semi-final for Manchester United, and the Chilean is determined to get one over on his old foe.
He said: “Beating Spurs every time was a great joy. It was very special and those are memories that I hold dear to my heart.
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âEvery single player has motivation to play and win. We all want to bring the victory back.
âIn the dressing room, there is a lot of passion. Playing in front of the fans with their atmosphere is super important and that will drive us on.â
