While Spurs received the more favourable decisions in terms of the penalties, they made the most of their fortune as to win a compelling and enthralling game which certainly lived up to a landmark in their history.

BBC: Tottenham 4-1 FC Twente

Amid all of the drama, the football was enthralling, if a little light on goalscoring chances.

BBC: Barcelona 1-0 Inter (agg 2-3)

Mr Miles has skilfully fused the works of ancient historians such as Polybius and Livy, a wide range of modern studies and recent archaeological research to create a convincing and enthralling narrative.

ECONOMIST: Myth and the making of history