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·16 September 2025

Tottenham pounce on Villarreal error, win Champions League opener

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Tottenham kicked off their campaign in the league phase of the Champions League with a 1-0 victory over Villarreal at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, England, this Tuesday. The goal was an own goal by goalkeeper Luiz Júnior.

Standings

  1. Tottenham: 5th place, with 3 points
  2. Villarreal: 34th place, with 0 points

📋 Match Summary

⚪ TOTTENHAM 1 x 0 VILLARREAL 🟡


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🏆 Competition: Champions League (1st round) 🏟️ Venue: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London (ENG) 📅 Date: September 16, 2025 (Tuesday) ⏰ Kickoff: 4:00 PM (Brasília time)

Goal:

  1. ⚽ Luiz Júnior (own goal), 4’ of the 1st half (Tottenham)

How the match went

Tottenham settled the match just four minutes into the first half. Bergvall advanced down the right and crossed the ball. Goalkeeper Luiz Júnior tried to catch it but ended up sending it into his own net, resulting in a bizarre own goal in London.

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The moment Luiz Júnior fails while trying to clear the cross (Photo: HENRY NICHOLLS/AFP)

Upcoming Matches

Tottenham

  1. Brighton vs Tottenham (5th round of the English Championship)
  2. Date and time: 09/20 (Saturday), at 11:00 AM (Brasília time)
  3. Venue: Falmer Stadium, Brighton and Hove (ENG)

Villarreal

  1. Villarreal vs Osasuna (5th round of the Spanish Championship)
  2. Date and time: 09/20 (Saturday), at 1:30 PM (Brasília time)
  3. Venue: Estadio de la Cerámica, Vila-real (ESP)

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