Spurs Seek Redemption Against Copenhagen in Key Champions League Clash
Tottenham Hotspur are back under the bright lights of European football as they take on FC Copenhagen in the UEFA Champions League group stage at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. This fixture, kicking off at 8 p.m. UK time, is being viewed as a crucial opportunity for Spurs to bounce back following a disappointing home defeat to Chelsea in the Premier League over the weekend.
Thomas Frank has made several changes to his lineup for this encounter, hoping to inject fresh energy and confidence into his side. Cristian Romero returns to captain the team at centre-back, while Destiny Udogie makes his first start in a month — and his debut in this season’s Champions League. In midfield, Xavi Simons replaces João Palhinha, while Brennan Johnson and Wilson Odobert both earn starts ahead of Mohammed Kudus, who misses out due to a knock. Young academy forward Yusuf Akhamrich also earns his first inclusion in a senior matchday squad, taking a place on the bench.
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Frank’s men line up in their familiar 4-2-3-1 formation with Guglielmo Vicario in goal, supported by a backline of Pedro Porro, Romero, van de Ven, and Udogie. Bentancur and Sarr sit deeper in midfield, while Simons, Johnson, and Odobert support striker Randal Kolo Muani up front.
Their Danish opponents, led by Jacob Neestrup, set up in a traditional 4-4-2 shape. Goalkeeper Kotarski anchors a defense featuring Suzuki, Gabriel Pereira, Hatzidiakos, and López. Midfielders Larsson, Lerager, Clem, and Achouri will look to supply attacking duo Moukoko and Elyounoussi, who pose a strong threat in transition.
This marks the first-ever competitive meeting between Tottenham and Copenhagen — and interestingly, only Spurs’ second clash against a Danish team in European competition. The last came back in 2007 when Spurs edged Aalborg 3–2 in the UEFA Cup. For Copenhagen, encounters with English sides have rarely been kind; they’ve managed just two wins in 19 attempts, both against Manchester United. Even more telling, they’ve never won away from home on English soil, losing seven of their nine visits.
Tottenham enter this fixture sitting 15th in the Champions League table with five points, while Copenhagen are down in 32nd with just one point so far. Spurs have drawn their last two matches in the competition, and they’ll be determined to turn those stalemates into victories tonight. Meanwhile, Copenhagen have conceded at least two goals in each of their last five Champions League outings, something Tottenham’s attackers will be eager to exploit.
Beyond the stats, this game carries a sense of urgency. After two consecutive league defeats and a frustrating European stalemate, the pressure is on Thomas Frank to deliver a convincing performance. With key players like Kudus and Spence uncertain, Tottenham’s depth and resolve will be tested. Still, with the energy of Simons and Johnson and the leadership of Romero, Spurs have every reason to believe that this could be the night they reignite their European campaign.
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