Tottenham Hotspur face AEL Limassol in Europa League

Tottenham Hotspur have been handed a two-legged tie with AEL Limassol in the Europa League playoff round.

Spurs, who are now coached by Mauricio Pochettino, qualified for the competition after finishing in sixth place in the Premier League last season, but they will need to overcome the Cypriot side if they are to make the group stages.

Limassol were demoted to the Europa League after losing 3-1 on aggregate to Zenit St Petersburg in the third qualifying round of the Champions League earlier this week.

Spurs will travel to Cyprus on August 21, with the return leg being played at White Hart Lane on August 28.