Overview
- Spurs cruised as Brennan Johnson opened the scoring, Wilson Odobert doubled the lead, Micky van de Ven surged from his own box for a stunning third, and Joao Palhinha added a late fourth.
- Johnson was sent off after a VAR review for a sliding challenge on Marcos Lopez, a decision Frank described as harsh, but Tottenham maintained control.
- Van de Ven’s long run-and-finish drew Messi and Son Heung-min comparisons from pundits and his manager after he dribbled through multiple defenders before a composed finish.
- The defender is now Tottenham’s leading scorer this season with six goals in all competitions, underscoring the team’s evolving attacking identity during the rebuild.
- Tottenham remain unbeaten in the Champions League with two wins and two draws from four games, easing pressure on Frank before hosting Manchester United in the league.