FERNANDO LLORENTE finally got off the mark for Tottenham to send social media into meltdown.
In what is his 17th appearance for Spurs, the towering centre-forward scored a delightful goal to put his side in front against APOEL Nicosia.
After being restricted to substitute appearances for the Lilywhites this season, Mauricio Pochettino started the ex-Swansea star with the club already securing top spot in Group H.
And he repaid his managers trust with an exquisite finish in the 20th minute at Wembley.
Right-back Serge Aurier whipped in a low delivery just behind the 32-year-old, but with his first touch, he gloriously spun the defender before firing low past goalkeeper Nauzet Perez.
It was a first goal to savour, and certainly one that will live long in the memory of Spurs fans.
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And he was on hand to play a major part in Spurs’ second goal when he combined beautifully with Son Heung-Min.
Llorente played a neat one-two with the South Korean international on the edge of the area, before the ex-Bayer Leverkusen ace lashed home his strike from distance into the corner.
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Here are a few of the best tweets about Llorente netting his first Tottenham goal…
Yessss! Buzzing! Llorente my man!!
— Sophie England (@SophieThfc10) December 6, 2017
A beautiful turn and finish from Fernando Llorente, his first goal for Spurs provided by a great cross from Serge Aurier. #COYS#THFCpic.twitter.com/UYSEEpEtPi
— Last Word On Spurs
(@LastWordOnSpurs) December 6, 2017
Llorente is the best striker in the world.
— LP
(@WinksEsque) December 6, 2017
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