Tottenham 4-0 FC Copenhagen, Champions League: Spurs Move To Seventh In Standings

Tottenham returned to form in emphatic fashion, thumping Copenhagen 4-0 at home in the Champions League. They took the lead early when Brennan Johnson capitalised on a poor goal-keeping decision to slot home from a tight angle. Midway through the match Wilson Odobert doubled the advantage with a composed finish after another keeper error. Then came the moment of the night: centre-back Micky van de Ven picked up the ball near his own penalty area and sprinted the length of the pitch to smash in a stunning solo goal. Despite Johnson being sent off minutes later, Spurs showed no signs of slowing, substitute João Palhinha added a fourth to seal a dominant victory and lift morale after a disappointing home defeat.

Updated on: 5 November 2025 3:09 pm

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Tottenham's Dane Scarlett, top, duels for the ball with Copenhagen's Junnosuke Suzuki during the Champions League opening phase soccer match between Tottenham and Copenhagen, in London, England. | Photo: AP/Ian Walton

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Tottenham's Dane Scarlett, left, duels for the ball with Copenhagen's Junnosuke Suzuki during the Champions League opening phase soccer match between Tottenham and Copenhagen, in London, England. | Photo: AP/Ian Walton

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Tottenham's Richarlison misses to score the penalty during the Champions League opening phase soccer match between Tottenham and Copenhagen, in London, England. | Photo: AP/Ian Walton

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Tottenham's Richarlison, right, duels for the ball with Copenhagen's Munashe Garananga during the Champions League opening phase soccer match between Tottenham and Copenhagen, in London, England. | Photo: AP/Ian Walton

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UEFA champions League 2025-26 soccer Tottenham vs FC Copenhagen_ Munashe Garananga

Tottenham's Dane Scarlett, left, duels for the ball with Copenhagen's Munashe Garananga during the Champions League opening phase soccer match between Tottenham and Copenhagen, in London, England. | Photo: AP/Ian Walton

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Tottenham's Richarlison, left, duels for the ball with Copenhagen's Munashe Garananga during the Champions League opening phase soccer match between Tottenham and Copenhagen, in London, England. | Photo: AP/Ian Walton

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Tottenham's Randal Kolo Muani, left, duels for the ball with Copenhagen's Marcos Lopez during the Champions League opening phase soccer match between Tottenham and Copenhagen, in London, England. | Photo: AP/Ian Walton

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Tottenham's Joao Palhinha celebrates after scoring his side's fourth goal during the Champions League opening phase soccer match between Tottenham and Copenhagen, in London, England. | Photo: AP/Ian Walton

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Tottenham's Micky van de Ven celebrates after scoring his side's third goal during the Champions League opening phase soccer match between Tottenham and Copenhagen, in London, England. | Photo: AP/Ian Walton