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Two own goals ‘power’ Tottenham ever onwards in The Champions League – the Player Ratings

Djed Spence of Tottenham Hotspur during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD6 match between Tottenham Hotspur and SK Slavia Praha at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on December 09, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Harry Murphy - Danehouse/Getty Images)

Tottenham secured a comfortable 3-0 victory at home, with goals from a David Zima own goal (26′), a Mohammed Kudus penalty (50′), and a Xavi Simons penalty (79′). The win boosted Spurs’ chances of a top-eight finish in the league phase.

Guglielmo Vicario (GK): 7/10 Made several comfortable saves and kept a clean sheet, though distribution was occasionally questionable.

Pedro Porro (RB): 7-8/10 Delivered the corner leading to the own goal, won a penalty with a fizzing cross, and provided an attacking threat.

Cristian Romero (CB): 7-8/10
Flicked on the header for the opener, made raking passes, and led defensively; strong ball-playing display.

Micky van de Ven (CB): 6-7/10 Solid in duels but booked (suspended for next match) and occasionally caught out.

Djed Spence (LB): 6-7/10
Steady but less influential than the other defenders; some marauding runs.

João Palhinha (DM): 6-7/10
Provided solidity in midfield and broke up play, though booked early.

Archie Gray (CM): 6-7/10
Helped dictate tempo but substituted after an hour.

Ex-Tottenham Hotspur player Heung-Min Son waves to the supporters ahead of the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD6 match between Tottenham Hotspur and SK Slavia Praha at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on December 09, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Chris Brunskill/Fantasista/Getty Images)

Xavi Simons (AM): 8-9/10
Sharp and confident; won and scored a penalty, looked dangerous running at defenders.

Mohammed Kudus (RW): 9/10
Man of the match for many; tormented defenders, won and scored a penalty, constant threat.

Wilson Odobert (LW): 7-8/10
Lively from the start, created early chances with crosses and dribbles.

Richarlison (ST): 7/10
Unlucky not to score early, worked hard and linked play.

Mathys Tel: 7/10 (Bright, forced saves)

Pape Matar Sarr: 6-7/10 (Energetic, drove forward)

Randal Kolo Muani: 7/10 (Looked sharp)

Ben Davies: N/A (Late cameo)

Overall, attacking players like Kudus and Simons shone brightest in a dominant performance against a tiring Slavia side.

 

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