Overview

• Tottenham beat Villarreal 1-0 at home to start their Champions League group, with the winner credited as an own goal after Luiz Junior spilled a Lucas Bergvall cross.
• Thomas Frank praised the clean sheet and overall organization but said the offense “wasn’t where it needs to be” and that building attacking structure remains ongoing.
• Frank’s start includes four wins in his first five matches with four clean sheets, drawing praise from pundits who highlight a clear defensive improvement.
• Six Spurs players made their Champions League debuts against Villarreal, with Bergvall named man of the match and Djed Spence marking the milestone on social media.
• Football Insider reports the club’s owners could increase Frank’s transfer budget by roughly £50–100m, a claim presented as potential rather than confirmed.