Tottenham will seek inspiration from the Club Brugge class of 1987 as they attempt to overturn a 3-0 deficit in their Europa League last-16 tie against Borussia Dortmund at White Hart Lane on Thursday.
Only once have Dortmund failed to progress in a European tie having won the first leg at home, with Club Brugge proving their nemesis in the UEFA Cup in the 1987-88 season.
Moreover, Dortmund have yet to be lose in 2016 and were equally impressive in a 2-0 win against Mainz in the Bundesliga on Sunday, which was overshadowed by the death of a spectator in the ground following a heart attack.
Head coach Thomas Tuchel is delighted with how Dortmund have coped with a hectic fixture list.
"I certainly had my concerns before the Mainz match because they are such an athletic outfit," he told Dortmund's official website.
"We have been producing outstanding performances for weeks now. To dominate and defeat Mainz in the manner we did and in their current form was more than I could have asked for."
Spurs' defeat in the first leg was their biggest in 137 UEFA Cup and Europa League matches and was part of a three-match winless run in all competitions.
Boss Mauricio Pochettino drew criticism for making a raft of changes in the first leg, but the Argentine - whose side are second in the Premier League - was vindicated somewhat as Spurs beat rock-bottom Aston Villa on Sunday to keep their title ambitions on track.
"Hopefully we can kick-start the season again and keep going," he told Tottenham's official website.
"It's down to us, every game and we know we have enough quality in the dressing room, home or away."
Tottenham, unbeaten in nine European home games, remain without Jan Vertonghen and Clinton N'Jie (both knee), while Ilkay Gundogan and Sven Bender (both foot) are doubts for the visitors.
