Spurs Get Lucky as Comedy Own Goal Settles Frank’s UCL Debut

 

Tottenham opened their Champions League campaign with a 1–0 win over Villarreal, thanks to a bizarre own goal by goalkeeper Luiz Junior, who spilled a routine cross into his own net.

Manager Thomas Frank celebrated a winning UCL debut, but Spurs were far from convincing. VAR drama and late scares nearly spoiled the night.