The Independent
·17 September 2025
Bizarre own goal seals Champions League win for Spurs
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- Tottenham secured a 1-0 home victory against Villarreal in their return to the Champions League.
- The winning goal came in the fourth minute from a comical own goal by Villarreal goalkeeper Luiz Junior.
- Tottenham, managed by Thomas Frank in his Champions League debut, held on for the win despite only registering one shot on target.
- Villarreal midfielder Thomas Partey, who is facing rape and sexual assault charges, was introduced as a substitute to loud boos.
- Partey's lawyer has stated he denies all charges, and he was scheduled to appear in court the morning after the match.
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