Overview
- Brennan Johnson opened the scoring from a Xavi Simons through ball, Wilson Odobert added a second, Micky van de Ven produced a solo third and Joao Palhinha made it four, with Richarlison later hitting the bar from a penalty.
- Johnson received a straight red card after a VAR review for a challenge on Marcos Lopez, a decision described as controversial in match reports.
- Van de Ven’s goal came from a long run starting deep in his own half before a composed finish, a defining moment in the performance.
- Spurs are unbeaten with eight points from four league-phase games and maintain a perfect European home record this season, with reports noting a 22-match unbeaten run at home in Europe.
- The display followed a dismal 1-0 loss to Chelsea marked by a 0.05 xG, with this match reflecting a sharp swing to 3.31 xG and setting up tests against PSG in Europe and Manchester United then Arsenal in the Premier League.