Micky van de Ven Turns Into “Van de Messi” in Spurs’ Thrilling Win Over Copenhagen
It was one of those nights at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium when everything clicked, when frustration gave way to pure joy — and one moment of magic stole the entire show. Tottenham defeated Copenhagen 4–0 in the Champions League, but what really has everyone talking is Micky van de Ven’s extraordinary solo goal — a run so spectacular that fans and pundits alike are comparing him to Lionel Messi.
The Dutch defender picked up the ball near his own penalty area when Spurs were already 2–0 ahead but down to 10 men. Most defenders would’ve cleared it. Not Van de Ven. Instead, he started running — gliding past one, two, three players, shrugging off tackles, and bursting through the midfield as the crowd rose in disbelief. Even when Copenhagen’s defenders tried to catch him, it was useless. He was gone. When he reached the edge of the opposition box, he calmly slotted the ball past goalkeeper Dominik Kotarski. It was the kind of goal that left jaws on the floor — not just because it came from a centre-half, but because it looked like something out of Messi’s highlight reel.
Tottenham boss Thomas Frank even joked afterward, “It seems like Lionel Messi turned into Micky van de Ven.” And honestly, no one could disagree. The goal was a defining moment — one that will likely be replayed for years to come.
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Van de Ven, who joined Spurs from Wolfsburg for £34 million in 2023, has been in sensational form this season. He’s scored crucial goals in multiple competitions, but this one was special — “ridiculous,” as former England midfielder Owen Hargreaves called it on TNT Sports. “He ran past players like they weren’t even there,” Hargreaves added. Former Manchester City defender Nedum Onuoha agreed, saying, “It’s one of the best goals you’ll ever see, ever.”
Tottenham had started strong, taking an early lead through Brennan Johnson in the 19th minute. Wilson Odobert added a second after halftime, and although Johnson was sent off following a VAR review for a late challenge on Marcos López, Spurs never lost control. In fact, they seemed to grow more dangerous with ten men. Van de Ven’s wonder goal killed off any hope of a Copenhagen comeback, and Joao Palhinha added a late fourth.
Even a missed penalty from Richarlison in stoppage time couldn’t dampen the mood. After recent home struggles — including boos following a 1–0 loss to Chelsea — this was the kind of performance Spurs desperately needed.
Thomas Frank summed it up perfectly afterward: “We talked about bounce-back mentality, and the players showed it tonight. We controlled the game from minute one.”
As for Van de Ven, his solo effort might just be one of the goals of the season — a reminder that sometimes, defenders can dream big too. For one breathtaking moment, it really did feel like Messi had swapped shirts and turned into Micky van de Ven.
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