This was Spurs' first goalless draw in 125 games, the last being a Champions League stalemate with AC Milan in March 2023.
The ornate surroundings of Monaco's Stade Louis II Stadium provide an environment that is almost welcoming by Champions League standards and Tottenham Hotspur were grateful for a large helping of their hosts' generosity.
In this millionaires' playground famous for its casinos and the roll of the dice, Spurs were reliant on the brilliance of goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario as well as a liberal sprinkling of good luck to escape with a point.
This was a dismal display by Thomas Frank's side, who will have to produce a marked improvement if they are to make a serious dent in the competition they reached by winning the Europa League last season.
Spurs certainly did not produce a performance to please their supporters who made the trip to Monaco, populating one corner of a stadium that is more about architecture than atmosphere. Even the home team's self-styled "Ultras" are civilised when measured by the standards of others.
