In what can be called the “goal of the season,” Tottenham Hotspur defender Micky van de Ven lit up the Champions League night with a breathtaking solo effort. His incredible 90-meter run and composed finish sealed a dominant 4-0 win for Spurs over FC Copenhagen in their latest group-stage clash.
How Did Micky Van De Ven Score the Stunner?
It was the 64th minute when Van de Ven picked up the ball on the edge of his own penalty area. A mazy, almost unbelievable solo run saw him breeze past two Copenhagen players, then glide around another near the halfway line before charging into the opposition box. Without hesitation, he let fly with a powerful left-footed drive that nestled inside the near post.
🇳🇱 Micky Van de Ven turned into Lionel Messi vs. Copenhagen.
— What a goal.#UCLpic.twitter.com/QnnffRvzKt
— HF World (@hfworld_) November 5, 2025
The goal not only made it 3-0 for Tottenham but also marked Van de Ven’s sixth goal of the season an impressive tally for a centre-back.
What did Micky Van De Ven Say After his Goal?
Speaking after the match, the Dutch international described the moment with characteristic modesty:
“To be honest, I saw a little gap in front of me so I was like, ‘OK, I start dribbling now and see if they catch up.’ I saw the space every time, more and more, and I felt like I’m through now and I go for goal. I just felt I could keep going and going. And I did.”
The simplicity of his explanation belies the brilliance of the goal-one that seemed to blur the lines between a defender and a world-class winger.
How Did Tottenham Manager React?
Tottenham manager Thomas Frank was full of admiration for the stunning effort, saying, “That could be goal of the season, definitely. It was like Lionel Messi transformed into a centre-back.”
Even neutral fans and pundits have echoed similar sentiments on social media, flooding timelines with clips of Van de Ven’s moment of magic.
Spurs’ Dominant Victory in Champions League
Despite being reduced to ten men after Brennan Johnson’s red card in the 57th minute, Tottenham cruised through the game. Johnson and Wilson Odobert had already given them a 2-0 lead before halftime, and late goals from Van de Ven and Joao Palhinha sealed the win.
The victory keeps Tottenham unbeaten in their Champions League campaign, sitting seventh in the table with eight points from four matches and one unforgettable goal that fans won’t forget anytime soon.
