Tottenham Hotspur's defender Micky van de Ven scored a Champions League goal for the ages, leaving fans and pundits alike in awe. The 24-year-old Dutchman sprinted past several opponents before slotting the ball past goalkeeper Dominik Kotarski to give his team a crucial three points.
The goal was reminiscent of Barcelona legend Lionel Messi's most spectacular strikes. Van de Ven's speed, agility, and composure on the ball were on full display as he tore through the Copenhagen defense. His finish was clinical, and the Tottenham fans erupted in joy as their side took control of the match.
Former England midfielder Owen Hargreaves described the goal as "one of the best goals you will ever see, ever." Former Manchester City defender Nedum Onuoha agreed, saying it was "top" and comparing it to a highlight-reel moment from Van de Ven's previous season. Even Tottenham manager Thomas Frank couldn't help but joke about his player's ability, saying that Van de Ven could keep running past him if he delivered like that.
The goal will be talked about for years to come, and it marked a much-needed victory for Tottenham and Frank, who had been struggling in recent home Premier League matches. The win, coupled with two draws from their previous four Champions League games, has kept Spurs' unbeaten start intact.
Van de Ven's form has improved significantly since joining Tottenham in August 2023, with recent goals against Paris St-Germain, West Ham, Bodo Glimt, and Everton. However, this latest effort was something special, and it will be interesting to see how he builds on this momentum going forward.
The goal was reminiscent of Barcelona legend Lionel Messi's most spectacular strikes. Van de Ven's speed, agility, and composure on the ball were on full display as he tore through the Copenhagen defense. His finish was clinical, and the Tottenham fans erupted in joy as their side took control of the match.
Former England midfielder Owen Hargreaves described the goal as "one of the best goals you will ever see, ever." Former Manchester City defender Nedum Onuoha agreed, saying it was "top" and comparing it to a highlight-reel moment from Van de Ven's previous season. Even Tottenham manager Thomas Frank couldn't help but joke about his player's ability, saying that Van de Ven could keep running past him if he delivered like that.
The goal will be talked about for years to come, and it marked a much-needed victory for Tottenham and Frank, who had been struggling in recent home Premier League matches. The win, coupled with two draws from their previous four Champions League games, has kept Spurs' unbeaten start intact.
Van de Ven's form has improved significantly since joining Tottenham in August 2023, with recent goals against Paris St-Germain, West Ham, Bodo Glimt, and Everton. However, this latest effort was something special, and it will be interesting to see how he builds on this momentum going forward.
. I mean, Owen Hargreaves said it was "one of the best goals you will ever see" and Nedum Onuoha said it was "top", but is it really that good? 
And what about Messi's skills on the pitch? Has van de Ven really surpassed him or he's just had one amazing game? 
Maybe it was just a lucky run, you know? 
He's like a Dutch Messi out there! The way he took down those defenders with his speed and agility was insane 
. And that finish? Clinical perfection 
! I'm loving the excitement around this goal - Owen Hargreaves' comment was spot on, it really is one of those goals you'll be talking about for years to come 
! I'm curious to see how he keeps this momentum going - will we see more goals like this in the future? Fingers crossed! 
. It's almost like the universe wanted him to score that goal 
. And don't even get me started on the coach, Thomas Frank - he's just trying to keep up with Van de Ven's pace, lol 
. But seriously, this kid's got skills for days. I'm gonna keep an eye on him, 'cause I think he might be more than just a lucky player 
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. Don't get me wrong, Van de Ven's got some serious skills, but we shouldn't put him on a pedestal just yet. The guy needs to keep delivering like that to back up all the hype 
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. That goal was like something from a highlight reel, it's crazy how calm he was despite being surrounded by defenders 
. The way Owen Hargreaves and Nedum Onuoha were raving about it is totally justified, it was that good 
. It's nice to see Tottenham getting back on track too, especially with Thomas Frank making jokes about Van de Ven's pace 
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. Spurs fans must've been living their best lives in that stadium. Thomas Frank cracking up is my favorite part though - I mean, it's not every day your manager gets roasted (in the best way possible) by his own star player 
. Onuoha's comparison to a highlight reel moment from last season was on point too 
. Now let's see if Van de Ven can keep this form going and make some real noise in the Champions League