Tottenham’s Champions League campaign came to a close with a win on Wednesday as they got the better of CSKA Moscow 3-1 at Wembley.

Mauricio Pochettino’s side were already out of the competition prior to their final match, given that they lost three of their five group stage games.

However, they secured third place and in turn a spot in the last 32 of the Europa League courtesy of a decent victory on Wednesday, with Dele Alli, Harry Kane, and an Igor Akinfeev own goal clinching a second win of the competition for Spurs.

Nonetheless, Tottenham fans would have been hoping for better from their side in Europe, especially given their solid start to the Premier League.

Pochettino’s men have lost just once in their opening 14 league games, but were a shadow of the side that have performed so well in the league when they faced European opposition.

The Europa League provides Spurs with a small consolation after a disappointing Champions League campaign and, with the winners of the Europa League gaining entry into next season’s Champions League, Pochettino’s men could target that competition after the New Year.

With Spurs out of one competition and into another, here’s what’s hot and what’s not from their group stage campaign…

NOT – They’re out

There were high expectations at the start of their Champions League campaign, but it’s all over far too early for Tottenham fans.

They would have seen their group as an opportunity to progress, but consistently disappointing displays meant that they were out of the competition with one match to spare.

Defeats at home to Monaco and Bayer Leverkusen, as well as a loss in Monaco a few weeks ago, is not going to get the job done, but it was also the manner of the defeats that frustrated many, as Spurs looked a shade of the side that have lost just once in the Premier League this season.

It was a hugely frustrating campaign for Pochettino’s men and, if they qualify for the competition next season, they will have to massively improve to announce themselves on the European stage.

HOT – Europa League consolation

At least Spurs aren’t completely out of Europe!

They beat CSKA Moscow 3-1 on Wednesday to secure third place in Group E, and in turn qualify for the Europa League.

Spurs are no strangers to Europe’s secondary competition, having played in it for the last five years, and will fancy their chances of success when the draw is made for the last 32 on Monday.

Arguably, Tottenham haven’t taken the competition seriously in the last few years, but given that the winners automatically qualify for the Champions League the following season, and the serious competition of finishing in the Premier League top four, it might be worth their while this time around.

NOT – Poor performances

It’s not just the fact that they lost three, two of which were at Wembley, of their six games, but it was the manner that really irritated and somewhat surprised Spurs fans.

Pochettino’s men seemed unable to transfer their league form, which has been pretty good at times this season, into their Champions League matches.

They were often quite lethargic in possession and struggled to create many clear cut opportunities, while they also looked suspect at the back, and had goalkeeper Hugo Lloris to thank for keeping them in the competition with a 0-0 draw at Bayer Leverkusen.

There seems to be something missing when Spurs get on the big stage, perhaps a mentality issue, and it’s something that needs sorting fast if they want to establish themselves on the European stage, and indeed win domestic trophies.

HOT – Finally won at Wembley

A lot has been made about Spurs playing at Wembley in the Champions League this season, but Pochettino refused to use it as an excuse for their laboured displays in the losses to Monaco and Bayer Leverkusen.

However, they finally got a win in their last group match, beating bottom side CSKA Moscow 3-1 in what was their most convincing performance of the group stages.

Christian Eriksen was outstanding, and it should give the side a huge boost ahead of their Europa League games, which will also be played at the national stadium.

When you look at how West Ham have struggled to adapt this season at the London Stadium, playing a few games at Wembley this time around could seriously benefit Spurs ahead of their temporary move there next season, when they will play all home games at the national stadium.

To get the monkey off their back by winning there on Wednesday will be a welcome relief to Pochettino and his side.