Tottenham Hotspur delivered a commanding 4-0 victory over Copenhagen in the Champions League, with Micky van de Ven’s sensational solo effort standing out as the highlight of the match. The game was a welcome relief for Spurs fans, who were still reeling from a disappointing Premier League defeat to Chelsea just days earlier.
Brennan Johnson opened the scoring in the 19th minute, capitalizing on a defensive mistake by Copenhagen. His pace and clinical finishing saw him round the goalkeeper and finish from a tight angle, giving Spurs an early advantage. However, things took a turn for the worse when Johnson was sent off in the 57th minute for a foul on Marcos López, which the referee deemed serious enough for a red card following a pitchside review.
Despite being reduced to 10 men, Spurs were undeterred, and it was van de Ven who stepped up to seal the victory. The central defender launched a counterattack from his own penalty box, evading multiple Copenhagen players in a stunning display of pace and skill. He capped the run with a powerful left-footed strike past goalkeeper Dominik Kotarski, giving Spurs a 3-0 lead and leaving fans in awe of his goal.
João Palhinha, a substitute, added a fourth goal, finishing off a well-executed team move. The win kept Spurs unbeaten in the competition with eight points from four matches, reinforcing their position as one of the top teams in the group.
Copenhagen struggled throughout the match, offering little in attack and failing to cope with Spurs’ press. Their goalkeeper Kotarski had a poor outing, with mistakes leading to both of Spurs’ first-half goals. Although Randal Kolo Muani had a couple of chances to score, he was unable to capitalize, missing two clear opportunities.
This dominant performance allowed Spurs to regain their confidence after their recent struggles, while the red card to Johnson did little to dampen their momentum. With a strong team display and van de Ven’s stunning contribution, Tottenham will be looking to build on this result in their upcoming Champions League fixtures.
