Tottenham Hotspur delivered a commanding performance at home, securing a resounding 4-0 victory against FC Copenhagen in their Champions League group stage match on Tuesday, November 4, 2025. The win is a welcome result for Spurs, who were looking to bounce back from recent defeats in the Carabao Cup against Newcastle and a Premier League loss to Chelsea.
The match, held at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, saw Tottenham dominate from start to finish. Brennan Johnson opened the scoring in the 19th minute, setting the tone for a dominant display. Wilson Odobert added a second goal, further solidifying Tottenham's lead. However, the highlight of the match was Micky van de Ven's stunning solo goal in the 64th minute. The defender picked up the ball just outside his own penalty area and embarked on a sensational run, weaving through the Copenhagen defense before unleashing a fantastic finish past goalkeeper Dominik Kotarski.
Van de Ven's goal has been described as a "goal of the season contender" and a potential Puskas Award nominee. It not only showcased his defensive prowess but also his unexpected attacking talent. Adding to Copenhagen's woes, Brennan Johnson was controversially sent off early in the second half, reducing Tottenham to ten men. Despite being a man down, Tottenham continued to press, with Joao Palhinha adding a fourth goal to complete the rout. Richarlison had a chance to make it 5-0, but he missed a penalty in added time.
The victory moves Tottenham onto eight points in the Champions League group stage, boosting their hopes of qualifying for the knockout stages and keeping alive their hopes of a top-eight finish. For FC Copenhagen, the defeat leaves them with work to do to avoid missing out on a place in the Champions League knockout stages, after taking just a point from their first three games.
Tottenham's starting lineup featured several changes from the side that lost to Chelsea, with Johnson and Destiny Udogie returning to the team. However, Mohammed Kudus was absent from the squad due to injury.
The match was broadcast live on TV3+ and Viaplay, allowing fans across Europe to witness Tottenham's dominant performance. The game was also shown live on TNT Sports 1 in the UK, with radio coverage available on BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra and talkSPORT.
Looking ahead, Tottenham faces a trip to Paris Saint-Germain after the international break. Before that, they will play Manchester United.
