Considering Hoffenheim are 16th in the Bundesliga and 27th in the Europa League, this marks an important opportunity for Tottenham to deliver some optimism in a season that has been memorably tough. Spurs may be 15th in the Premier League but they are in strong standing in all of the cup competitions – they are through to the FA Cup fourth round,

The Hoffenheim vs Tottenham live stream in the Europa League is vital to both teams for different reasons. Here's how to watch from anywhere.

As UEFA revealed in an official document back in March, each win in the UEFA Conference League is worth only £337,067. Winner: €7m (£5.90m)

Chelsea and Shamrock Rovers have each been fined by UEFA over chants heard at their Conference League match last month. Shamrock have been fined €10,000 (£8,450) for "transmitting a message that is not fit for a sports event" following chants about the death of Queen Elizabeth II at the match at Stamford Bridge on December 19.