Van de Ven wonder goal lights up Tottenham win

Tottenham rediscovered their spark at home with a commanding 4-0 victory over Copenhagen in the Champions League, capped by a breathtaking solo goal from Micky van de Ven that instantly entered goal-of-the-season territory.

Match summary

Spurs were desperate for a response after their frustrating Premier League loss to Chelsea — and they got it. Brennan Johnson opened the scoring with a composed finish after a clever pass from Xavi Simons, before Wilson Odobert doubled the lead just before the break.

However, tension rose early in the second half when Johnson was sent off for a late challenge on Marcos López, leaving Spurs down to ten men with more than 30 minutes to play.

Just as the home crowd began to worry, Van de Ven produced a moment of pure magic. The defender picked up the ball inside his own box, sprinted the length of the pitch, and slotted past Dominik Kotarski with a thunderous left-foot finish. The Etihad-style roar that followed said it all — a goal that will live long in Tottenham folklore.

João Palhinha added a fourth late on, and even a missed penalty from Richarlison couldn’t spoil the mood as Ange Postecoglou’s side cruised to a much-needed European win.

What it means

The victory keeps Spurs unbeaten in the Champions League, with eight points from four matches, and restores confidence at home after a rocky domestic spell. For Copenhagen, it was another bleak night — outplayed, outpaced, and still winless in the group.