{"id":101847,"date":"2025-09-19T10:26:40","date_gmt":"2025-09-19T10:26:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new365.azontree.com\/?p=101847"},"modified":"2025-09-19T10:26:40","modified_gmt":"2025-09-19T10:26:40","slug":"spence-and-van-de-ven-get-7-5-tottenham-hotspur-players-rated-in-narrow-win-vs-villarreal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new365.azontree.com\/?p=101847","title":{"rendered":"Spence And Van De Ven Get 7.5 | Tottenham Hotspur Players Rated In Narrow Win Vs Villarreal"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Tottenham Hotspur entertained Villarreal at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium earlier tonight as they looked to secure a win at home in the UEFA Champions League. Spurs had a fortunate start to the game as they found themselves 1-0 up in the fourth minute due to an own goal from Luiz Junior. Thomas Frank\u2019s men sat on their lead well and went into the half-time break 1-0 to the good.<\/p>\n<p>The North London club controlled the game well in the second half and managed to grind out a narrow 1-0 win in front of their home fans.<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s take a look at how each Tottenham Hotspur player fared during the clash against Villarreal.<\/p>\n<p><strong>GK: Guglielmo Vicario \u2013 6.5\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Vicario didn\u2019t have a save to make in the game and kept an easy clean sheet tonight.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RB: Pedro Porro \u2013 7\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>He performed his defensive duties well and made one key chance going forward.<\/p>\n<p><strong>CB: Cristian Romero \u2013 6.5\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Romero did his fair share of defending and was good on the ball.<\/p>\n<p><strong>CB: Micky van de Ven \u2013 7.5\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>He gave a good account of himself on the defensive end of the field and would be quite pleased with the clean sheet.<\/p>\n<figure>\n<div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/NN5bMll98uozxzeQ9IGpHQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTYxODtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/the_4th_official_articles_868\/9009b473c34a1e7e1dc51d28a84af5fc\" alt=\"Spence And Van De Ven Get 7.5 | Tottenham Hotspur Players Rated In Narrow Win Vs Villarreal\" width=\"960\" height=\"618\" data-nimg=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p><dialog aria-label=\"Image Lightbox\" aria-modal=\"true\"><\/dialog><\/div><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>LONDON, ENGLAND \u2013 SEPTEMBER 16: Lucas Bergvall of Tottenham Hotspur celebrates his team\u2019s first goal, an own goal by Luiz Junior of Villarreal CF (not pictured), with team mates during the UEFA Champions League 2025\/26 League Phase MD1 match between Tottenham Hotspur and Villarreal CF at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on September 16, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Dan Mullan\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p><strong>LB: Djed Spence \u2013 7.5\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Spence came back to defend when required and made some driving runs with the ball.<\/p>\n<p><strong>CM: Lucas Bergvall \u2013 6.5\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>He caught the eye at times at the centre of the park and was replaced in the 91st minute.<\/p>\n<p><strong>CM: Rodrigo Bentancur \u2013 7\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Bentancur was a positive influence at both ends of the pitch.<\/p>\n<p><strong>CM: Pape Matar Sarr \u2013 6.5\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>He was full of energy and running, but put in a lackluster display in the opponent\u2019s half.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RW: Mohammed Kudus \u2013 7\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Kudus made two dangerous runs with the ball but struggled to find the back of the net.<\/p>\n<p><strong>ST: Richarlison \u2013 6.5\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>He made some important clearances at the back but failed to threaten the opponent\u2019s goal.<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p><strong>LW: Xavi Simons \u2013 7\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Simons worked hard defensively and managed to shine at times in the final third.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Substitutes:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>LB: Destiny Udogie \u2013 6.5\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>He was solid at the back.<\/p>\n<p><strong>CM: Joao Palhinha \u2013 6.5\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>He added some energy to Frank\u2019s midfield.<\/p>\n<p><strong>ST: Randal Kolo Muani \u2013 6\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Kolo Muani made one good chance in the final third.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tottenham Hotspur entertained Villarreal at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium earlier tonight as they looked to secure a win at home in the UEFA Champions League. 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