Tottenham goalkeeper Brad Friedel says their Europa League tie with Lyon remains too close to call.

Gareth Bale fired home his second free-kick with the last kick of the game to hand Tottenham a 2-1 lead in the first leg last week.

"The second goal was very important because 1-1 going to Lyon might tip the balance to them, but at 2-1 it gives the balance to us," Friedel told the Spurs website.

"It's two good teams both trying to progress and it's by no means a massive advantage, just a small advantage.

"They are going to have come out and try to score and hopefully that will leave it a bit open at the back and could leave chances for us.

"I'm sure it's going to be a great second leg. The knockout stage of the competition is when these games really come alive and we're looking forward to it."