Tottenham secured a dominant 4-0 Champions League victory against FC Copenhagen, highlighted by Micky van de Ven’s incredible solo goal and strong performances despite playing with ten men for a period.
Tottenham Hotspur delivered a ruthless 4-0 thrashing of FC Copenhagen in the Champions League, claiming three crucial points despite being reduced to ten men after a first-half dismissal.
According to the Express reporting, the team displayed a magnificent collective effort, spearheaded by a standout performance in defence.
Here are the player ratings, from back to front:
Guglielmo Vicario (7): Had a relatively quiet evening, confidently commanding his box and handling all crosses while showing great spirit by joining the celebration for the third goal.
Pedro Porro (7): Constantly energetic on the right wing, his impressive long ball initiated the move for the second strike.
Cristian Romero (8): The central defender showed great command and attacking intent, charging forward to lay on the assist for the final goal.
Micky van de Ven (9): The Man of the Match produced a moment of magic, intercepting the ball and sprinting the full length of the pitch to fire home a spectacular goal.
Destiny Udogie (7): Provided stability on the left, making powerful runs while often tucking inside to create space.
Pape Matar Sarr (7): Delivered a high-octane performance, with his tireless energy proving vital for the ten-man side.
Rodrigo Bentancur (8): The midfielder’s pressing was relentless, winning the ball back that directly set up Van de Ven’s wonder strike.
Xavi Simons (8): Orchestrated the attack, providing a sublime curling assist for the opener before being tactically sacrificed after the red card.
Brennan Johnson (7): Scored the opening goal with a quality finish, but his match ended prematurely due to a controversial red card.
Randal Kolo Muani (7): Missed two clear-cut opportunities but redeemed himself by demonstrating excellent skill to set up the second goal.
Wilson Odobert (8): The young forward was a consistent threat, deservedly scoring Tottenham’s second and featuring prominently in the best attacking phases.
Substitute
Joao Palhinha (8): Scored one and setup another after coming on to help gain stability following Brennan Johnson’s red card.