Overview

• A fourth-minute Lucas Bergvall cross was fumbled into his own net by Villarreal goalkeeper Luiz Júnior to decide the match 1-0.
• Thomas Frank made his Champions League coaching debut, with Tottenham playing their first game in the competition since 2023.
• VAR reviewed but rejected a first-half penalty appeal for Richarlison, then later confirmed a foul on Georges Mikautadze occurred outside the area as Micky van de Ven was booked.
• Former Arsenal winger Nicolas Pepe posed the main danger for Villarreal, while Tajon Buchanan and Juan Foyth missed good chances as Spurs held on late.
• Thomas Partey was booed when introduced for Villarreal, with UK reports noting a scheduled plea hearing at Southwark Crown Court on Wednesday.