Man City's Ortega Hailed for Inspired Performance in Tottenham Win
Haaland and Rodri Praise Goalkeeper After Crucial Victory
Ortega's Save Secures Vital Three Points for Cityzens
Erling Haaland and Rodri have heaped praise on Stefan Ortega for his incredible performance after the second-choice goalkeeper led Manchester City to a crucial 2-0 victory against Tottenham on Tuesday.
With Ederson sidelined due to a collision with Cristian Romero, Ortega was given the unenviable task of filling his gloves in one of the most high-profile fixtures of the season.
However, the 29-year-old German shot-stopper proved his mettle with a string of impressive saves throughout the match, including a brilliant stop to deny Heung-Min Son when the scoreline was a precarious 1-0 late in the second half.
His heroics helped City maintain their lead and secure vital three points in their quest for the Premier League title, which leaves them on the brink of securing back-to-back championships.
After the match, Haaland hailed Ortega as a "fantastic goalkeeper" who "deserves all the credit for this victory." Rodri echoed his teammate's sentiments, saying that Ortega's performance was "simply world-class."
Ortega's heroics were particularly significant given Tottenham's impressive record against City in recent years. In six previous encounters at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, the Lilywhites had scored six goals from an expected total of just 5.3, highlighting the difficulty of the task facing the German goalkeeper.
However, Ortega's inspired display ensured that City extended their dominance over Tottenham, securing a vital victory that has put them firmly in control of the Premier League title race.
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