Europa League: Spurs Through, Mourinho Sees Red

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Europa League: Spurs Through, Mourinho Sees Red

Tottenham Hotspur secured their place in the Europa League Round of 16 with a 3-0 victory over Austrian side Wolfsberger AC, but the night was marred by Jose Mourinho's red card.

The Portuguese manager was sent to the stands in the second half after a heated exchange with the fourth official, a move that adds to the growing scrutiny of his managerial style.

Spurs Dominate Despite Mourinho's Absence

Despite the drama on the touchline, Spurs dominated the game from the outset. Goals from Carlos Vinicius, Gareth Bale and Son Heung-min sealed a comfortable victory and ensured a relatively stress-free passage into the next round.

Vinicius continued his impressive form with the opening goal, slotting home a rebound after a fierce shot from Lucas Moura was saved by the Wolfsberger goalkeeper.

Bale, back on loan from Real Madrid, then added a second, a well-placed finish after a fine pass from Tanguy Ndombele.

Son Heung-min capped off the scoring in the 69th minute, finishing with aplomb after a brilliant pass from Dele Alli.

Mourinho's Red Card Casts a Shadow

While the performance on the pitch was largely positive, Mourinho's red card overshadowed the victory.

The incident occurred in the second half after a heated exchange with the fourth official. Reports suggest the manager was unhappy with a decision not to award a penalty for a challenge on Lucas Moura.

This is not the first time Mourinho has been sent off this season. The Portuguese manager has had a number of high-profile clashes with referees and opposing managers, raising questions about his approach to the game.

Spurs' Europa League Hopes Remain Intact

Despite Mourinho's outburst, Spurs remain firmly on course in the Europa League. The comfortable victory against Wolfsberger AC sets them up well for the knockout stages, where they will face a tougher test.

The team will now turn their attention to the Premier League, where they face a crucial clash against West Ham United this weekend.

Mourinho will be hoping his side can continue their positive form, but the recent controversy surrounding his behavior will be a constant talking point.