Tottenham vs Copenhagen LIVE
Tottenham marked their return to the Champions League stage with a comfortable win over FC Copenhagen on Tuesday night at the halfway stage of this season's League Phase. After scraping draws on the road against Bodo/Glimt and Monaco, Spurs remain unbeaten in the competition after following up their narrow win over Villarreal on matchday one to make it two wins from two at home.
Thomas Frank’s side put their struggles at home behind them as they scored four times to make light work of the Danish side. Brennan Johnson, Wilson Odobert, Micky van de Ven and Joao Palhinha were all on target to seal the biggest margin of victory in the Frank era as fans were treated to a wondergoal by Van de Ven and a much improved performance coming off the loss to Chelsea at the weekend.
The visitors, who began their European campaign with a credible draw at home to Bayer Leverkusen, are now without a point in three games. Follow Tottenham vs Copenhagen back below with Standard Sport's dedicated match blog, featuring expert analysis from Matt Verri at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium!
Tottenham vs Copenhagen latest news
- GOAL! Palhinha adds a fourth
- GOAL! Van de Ven scores superb solo goal
- RED CARD! Johnson sent-off
- GOAL! Odobert doubles Spurs' lead after keeper mistake
- GOAL! Johnson fires Spurs ahead after Xavi pass
FULL-TIME!
21:52 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneTottenham 4-0 Copenhagen
A very comfortable win for Spurs. Micky van de Ven’s goal will be replayed for a long time!
Tottenham 4-0 Copenhagen
21:50 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne90 min: Richarlison steps up from the spot and hits the crossbar.
Tottenham 4-0 Copenhagen
21:48 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne90 min: Board goes up...three more minutes as Scarlett wins a penalty!
Tottenham 4-0 Copenhagen
21:46 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne88 min: Bit of defending for Spurs to do as they seek to keep a clean sheet. Brief check for a Copenhagen penalty is cleared as the visitors look for a consolation.
Tottenham 4-0 Copenhagen
21:43 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne85 min: Another quality cross from Porro and Richarlison gets on the end of it but heads wide. Brazilian beats the ground in frustration and anger.
Tottenham 4-0 Copenhagen
21:41 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne83 min: What a cross from Porro, equally great header from Richarlison but the Brazilian is denied by the crossbar.
Tottenham 4-0 Copenhagen
21:40 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne82 min: Copenhagen are trying to leave here with something. A couple of shots in quick succession, one straight at Vicario and the other which clears the crossbar.
Tottenham 4-0 Copenhagen
21:38 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne80 min: Scarlett is on to replace Odobert for Tottenham.
Tottenham 4-0 Copenhagen
21:33 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne75 min: Another change for Copenhagen as Robert replaces Achouri.
Tottenham 4-0 Copenhagen
21:32 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne73 min: Has the goal of the season been settled already? It will take some effort to beat this from Micky van de Ven...
OH MY WORD MICKY VAN DE VEN 🤯
— Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) November 4, 2025
Incredible goal by the Spurs centre half, as he runs the full length of the pitch before a fantastic finish past Kotarsi - INCREDIBLE GOAL!
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Tottenham 4-0 Copenhagen
21:31 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne72 min: A raft of changes for both sides.
Claesson and Cornelius are on for Copenhagen while Richarlison, Spence, Danso have replaced Kolo Muani, Udogie and Romero.
Matt Verri at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
21:26 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneMaybe Spurs have found the solution to their creativity problems. Give it to the centre-backs and just watch. Romero this time charges up the pitch and it's a sublime ball for Palhinha to finish. The stadium is bouncing now.
GOAL! Tottenham 4-0 Copenhagen | Cristian Romero ‘67
21:26 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne67 min: SPURS SCORE AGAIN!
Joao Palhinha off the bench to add a fourth for Spurs! Cristian Romero with the assist!
Matt Verri at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
21:24 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneWhat have we just seen! Van de Ven has just run basically the entire length of the pitch with the ball at full pace, nobody can get near him, and he then tucks away the finish. Absurd.
Vicario not quite so quick in charging up to join the celebrations.
GOAL! Tottenham 3-0 Copenhagen | Micky van de Ven ‘64
21:22 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne64 min: WHAT A GOAL!
Superb run and finish from Micky van de Ven. A goal of the season contender for sure!
Tottenham 2-0 Copenhagen
21:21 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne63 min: Suzuki is booked for a late tackle on Udogie. Moments earlier, Kolo Muani almost forced a third goal via sheer determination as he burst past a couple of Copenhagen defenders before Kotarski came out to smother the attempt.
Tottenham 2-0 Copenhagen
21:18 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne60 min: Xavi Simons is the Spurs player sacrificed as Thomas Frank brings on Palhinha to shore things up in midfield. Dutchman cuts a frustrated figure as he makes his way to the bench.
Matt Verri at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
21:17 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneFeels a very harsh red card. Johnson's foot hit the ground first and then bounced up to make contact. Vicario has just done an excellent job faking injury to get some 'treatment' and allow Frank some time to decide how to reshuffle this formation.
Tottenham 2-0 Copenhagen
21:16 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne58 min: Now Vicario is struggling. Looks like he has pulled his hamstring. For, now he is going to stay on.
Tottenham 2-0 Copenhagen
21:14 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne56 min: The referee makes his way to the screen...
RED CARD! Johnson is sent-off, Spurs down to 10-men.
Tottenham 2-0 Copenhagen
21:13 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne55 min: Johnson is booked for a cynical foul. Very naughty from the Spurs winger and VAR are checking for a potential red card.
Tottenham 2-0 Copenhagen
21:12 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne54 min: Moukoko tries to halve the deficit with a curling effort but Vicario is equal to the effort and makes a comfortable save.
Matt Verri at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
21:11 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneStunning touch from Kolo Muani and then squared for Odobert - Spurs have their breathing room. Not quite sure what Kotarski thought he had three to five business days to clear that ball up the pitch. Copenhagen goalkeeper is punished.
GOAL! Tottenham 2-0 Copenhagen | Wilson Odobert ‘51
21:10 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne51 min: TOTTENHAM DOUBLE THEIR LEAD!
Unselfish play from Randal Kolo Muani as he charges down a clearance, plucks the ball out of the air with a fantastic first touch, squares for Wilson Odobert to tap home.
Tottenham 1-0 Copenhagen
21:04 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne46 min: Almost the perfect start to the second half for Spurs as Odobert skins his full-back and looks to pick out Johnson in the middle, but excellent defending snuffs out the danger.
Johnson picks up a knock but is fine to continue.
KICK-OFF!
21:03 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneBack underway in north London!
There has been a change at the break by the visitors...
OFF: Larsson
ON: Dadason
Tottenham vs Copenhagen live
21:00 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneOn a brighter note, Xavi Simons has looked a lot better tonight.
Xavi Simons 🥵
— Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) November 4, 2025
Another beautifully weighted ball from Simons finds the head of Kolo Muani, but he can't get his header on target when he should do better...
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Tottenham vs Copenhagen live
20:55 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneNot a half Randal Kolo Muani will want to remember as he’s been shown a yellow card in addition to misses two massive chances to open his Tottenham account.
What a goal that would have been 🤯
— Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) November 4, 2025
Beautiful interchange and it's worked to Kolo Muani, but he can't get his effort on target!
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Matt Verri at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
20:50 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneSimons could and probably should have had three assists in that half. As good as he's looked in a Tottenham shirt. You thought the slower pace of a Champions League match might suit him and so it's proving.
Tottenham 1-0 Copenhagen
20:47 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne45+1 min: Simons picks out Kolo Muani with a superb cross, but once again the Frenchman fails to score.
Simons should have three assists!
That is the last action of the half as Tottenham lead 1-0.
Tottenham 1-0 Copenhagen
20:45 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne45 min: Just the additional minute to be played at the end of the half.
Tottenham 1-0 Copenhagen
20:45 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne44 min: Best bit of football from the visitors this half as they work the ball out to Achouri who ends up winning a corner.
From the set-piece, Vicario claims the ball with ease.
Matt Verri at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
20:42 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneHas to be 2-0! The free-flowing football from Spurs that Frank regularly talks about, as Odobert flicks it through to Simons. He puts it on a plate for Kolo Muani... somehow wide from close range. Had to score.
Tottenham 1-0 Copenhagen
20:41 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne40 min: It should be 2-0 Spurs as Xavi puts the ball on a plate for Kolo Muani following a slick move. Somehow, the Frenchman puts his effort wide. Incredible!
Tottenham 1-0 Copenhagen
20:39 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne39 min: Achouri tries his luck from a long way out, but his attempt was never going to trouble Vicario. That will count as a shot on the stat sheet, but should it?
Kolo Muani is booked for pulling back Elyounoussi. Cynical foul.
Tottenham 1-0 Copenhagen
20:37 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne37 min: Great play from Kolo Muani to unseat the Copenhagen central defenders. That allows the ball to drop for Xavi who tries to tee up Odobert but the pass is poor.
Tottenham 1-0 Copenhagen
20:35 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne35 min: The game has entered a bit of a lull. Not a great deal in terms of chances at either end as we enter the final 10 minutes of the half.
Matt Verri at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
20:31 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneCopenhagen having a slightly better spell, seeing more of the ball. Spurs looking fairly solid in their shape and untroubled, but would be a step forward to see them push for a second and really take control of this match.
Tottenham 1-0 Copenhagen
20:30 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne30 min: A warning shot for Spurs as the ball breaks kindly for Moukoko in the area, he swivels and gets an attempt away but the effort lacks power and Vicario mops up.
Tottenham 1-0 Copenhagen
20:28 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne28 min: Xavi Simons will feel a lot better after providing the assist for Brennan Johnson to break the deadlock. A sublime pass!
SUBLIME 🤧
— Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) November 4, 2025
The pass from Simons, the touch and finish from Johnson - just stunning!
Spurs take the lead early at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium!
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Tottenham 1-0 Copenhagen
20:27 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne26 min: It’s looking rather ominous for Copenhagen as Udogie finds himself in acres of space on the left but he can’t pick out a team-mate in the middle. Spurs do earn a corner which is headed away before Johnson clips the ball into the middle only for Sarr to head over.
Tottenham 1-0 Copenhagen
20:25 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne25 min: It’s a first Champions League goal for Brennan Johnson and the first time he’s scored since the Carabao Cup third-round win over Doncaster in September.
Matt Verri at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
20:21 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneAnother shot on target... and a goal! Johnson is Spurs' best finisher and he does it again, keeping his cool to round the keeper and find the empty net. Nice for Simons to get the assist, great ball in behind.
GOAL! Tottenham 1-0 Copenhagen | Brennan Johnson ‘19
20:20 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne19 min: TOTTENHAM LEAD!
Xavi Simons gets his head up and picks out the run of Brennan Johnson and he rounds Dominik Kotarski and slots the ball into an empty net.
Matt Verri at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
20:18 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneA shot on target! Lovely move, too. Bentancur with the flick to set Spurs away and Udogie is again providing the threat out wide. His shot straight at the goalkeeper but good intent from Spurs.
Tottenham 0-0 Copenhagen
20:18 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne18 min: Tottenham pour forward once again as Xavi releases Udogie down the left. The full-back tries to catch Kotarski out at his near post, but the Copenhagen keeper mops up.
Tottenham 0-0 Copenhagen
20:16 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne16 min: Pedro Porro hits the free-kick really well, but can’t keep the ball underneath the crossbar.
Tottenham 0-0 Copenhagen
20:16 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne15 min: Copenhagen defender Gabriel Pereira is booked for his challenge on Kolo Muani. He has to be careful now.
Tottenham 0-0 Copenhagen
20:14 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne14 min: Copenhagen are back in the capital a few months on from losing to Chelsea in a Conference League round of 16 tie last season.
🤍💙#fcklive #ucl #totfck pic.twitter.com/y1LX3cHuQo
— F.C. København (@FCKobenhavn) November 4, 2025
Tottenham 0-0 Copenhagen
20:12 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne12 min: Copenhagen attempt a rare attack but Spurs win the ball back high up and look to probe before squandering possession rather cheaply.
Tottenham 0-0 Copenhagen
20:09 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne9 min: Another decent opening for Spurs but Johnson can’t bring the ball under control.
Matt Verri at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
20:08 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneIt's already much better from Spurs, even if that is from the lowest bar possible. Simons central, Udogie flying forward on the left and Kolo Muani offering a threat in behind. Balance is improved from the Chelsea match for sure.
Tottenham 0-0 Copenhagen
20:08 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne7 min: Xavi Simons finds himself in space and takes on the shot which is deflected behind for a corner. Good play from Udogie to create that opening.
Tottenham 0-0 Copenhagen
20:06 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne6 min: The Copenhagen supporters are making their voices heard in the away end. They almost have a reason to celebrate but Larsson’s deflected effort is straight at Vicario.
Come on FC🤍💙#fcklive #ucl #totfck pic.twitter.com/QM34YfQl1l
— F.C. København (@FCKobenhavn) November 4, 2025
Tottenham 0-0 Copenhagen
20:05 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne5 min: It’s all Tottenham in terms of possession so far, Copenhagen defending in a 4-4-2 shape and happy to get everyone behind the ball as they look to successfully negotiate the early stages.
Tottenham 0-0 Copenhagen
20:02 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne2 min: Positive start from Tottenham as Udogie and Odobert combine to win a corner. Ball is whipped in by Pedro Porro and Sarr is in acres of space at the back post.
However, the Spurs midfielder can’t make the most of the chance.
KICK-OFF!
20:00 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneWe are underway in this Champions League encounter!
Can Spurs turn in a much improved performance and take all three points?
Matt Verri at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
19:57 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneAtmosphere is pretty decent ahead of kick-off, considering the general mood of things. Copenhagen fans playing their part - away end is packed out.
HERE WE GO!
19:56 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneThe teams are out at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
The first ever meeting between the two sides will be underway very soon.
Tottenham vs Copenhagen live
19:55 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneYoussoufa Moukoko has seen his record as the Champions League's youngest ever player, set in 2020, broken by Arsenal's Max Dowman today.
He leads the line for Copenhagen tonight against Tottenham.
As it stands
19:50 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneTottenham will begin the game in 15th place, while Copenhagen are in the elimination zone after three games.
Victory for either will certainly boost hopes of finishing inside the top 24.
Kick-off approaching in north London.
19:45 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne15 minutes to go until kick-off at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Vicario protects Bergvall from 'bad' fan
19:40 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneGuglielmo Vicario explained he felt the need to "protect" Lucas Bergvall from an abusive fan after Tottenham's defeat to Chelsea.
Bergvall started the match but was forced off in the opening minutes with a concussion after a ball was hit into the side of his head from close range.
The 19-year-old pleaded with the medical staff to let him continue and tried to push the club doctor aside on the touchline, but the decision was made for him to come off. Bergvall will miss Spurs' next two matches.
He came back on the pitch after the game to applaud the fans and appeared to react to something that was shouted at him from the stands.
Vicario quickly ushered Bergvall away and then glared in that direction, gesturing at some of the supporters as he slowly made his way back to the tunnel.
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Youngsters called up
19:35 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneIt could be a special night for one or two Tottenham youngsters.
Yusuf Akhamrich makes his first appearance in a senior matchday squad this evening, with James Rowswell and Rio Kyerematen also on the bench.
— Tottenham Hotspur Academy (@Spurs_Academy) November 4, 2025
Good luck, lads! 🙌 pic.twitter.com/e9DYZs2CtG
Team news reminder
19:30 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneHere is how both teams will line-up today.
Tottenham XI: Vicario; Pedro Porro, Romero, Van de Ven, Udogie; Bentancur, Sarr; Odobert, Xavi, Johnson; Kolo Muani.
Substitutes: Kinsky, Austin, Danso, Palhinha, Richarlison, Spence, Scarlett, Kyerematen, Akhamrich, Rowswell.
Copenhagen XI: Kotarski, Gabriel Pereira, Hatzidiakos, Moukoko, Elyounoussi, Larsson, Lerager, Lopez, Suzuki, Achouri, Clem.
Substitutes: Runarsson, Buur, Garananga, Claesson, Cornelius, Robert, Madsen, Zague, Dadason.
Xavi Simons gets final chance to find form ahead of brutal run
19:25 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneThomas Frank could really do with Xavi Simons showing why the club spent £52million on him in the summer, writes Matt Verri.
In his dozen appearances for Spurs to date, Simons is yet to score and his sole assist came from a corner he took on debut.
There was a bright cameo against Brighton and a better showing in a defeat to Newcastle, but those glimpses are not enough for a player of Simons' ability.
In his defence there are some mitigating circumstances. Simons is adjusting to life in a new country and has been thrown into a team with struggles well beyond just his own.
Copenhagen changes
19:20 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneIt is three changes for the visitors from the weekend as Munashe Garananga, Robert and Viktor Claesson make way for Gabriel Pereira, Jordan Larsson and William Chem.
Tottenham changes
19:15 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneThomas Frank has opted to make five changes to the Tottenham team that started against Chelsea on Saturday as Cristian Romero, Destiny Udogie, Brennan Johnson, Wilson Odobert and Xavi Simons all return.
The big news is that Mohammed Kudus has not made the matchday squad, while Djed Spence is fit enough for the substitutes bench.
Matt Verri at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
19:10 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneOur very own Matt Verri is in position at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and has delivered his verdict on the team Thomas Frank has selected for tonight’s Champions League clash.
🗣 "Thomas Frank really needs his starters to get the job done because there is not a lot there to turn the match around."@MattVerri gives his thoughts on the Tottenham team news!
— Standard Sport (@standardsport) November 4, 2025
LIVE: https://t.co/CuvhV1qKhO#TOTCPH | #UCL pic.twitter.com/DYWIuClMNP
Matt Verri at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
19:05 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneMohammed Kudus has been central to what Spurs have done in attack this season but he's not in the squad tonight.
Joao Palhinha gets a bit of a rest, named on what is a very thin looking bench. Thomas Frank needs his starters to get the job done.
Copenhagen team in full
19:00 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneCopenhagen XI: Kotarski, Gabriel Pereira, Hatzidiakos, Moukoko, Elyounoussi, Larsson, Lerager (c), Lopez, Suzuki, Achouri, Clem.
Substitutes: Runarsson, Buur, Garananga, Claesson, Cornelius, Robert, Madsen, Zague, Dadason.
Tottenham team in full
18:55 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneTottenham XI: Vicario; Pedro Porro, Romero, Van de Ven, Udogie; Bentancur, Sarr; Odobert, Xavi, Johnson; Kolo Muani.
Substitutes: Kinsky, Austin, Danso, Palhinha, Richarlison, Spence, Scarlett, Kyerematen, Akhamrich, Rowswell.
CONFIRMED COPENHAGEN TEAM NEWS
18:50 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneAnd lining up for the visitors...
Start-11 mod Tottenham Hotspur#fcklive #ucl #startXI pic.twitter.com/d9EAwiXB2K
— F.C. København (@FCKobenhavn) November 4, 2025
CONFIRMED TOTTENHAM TEAM NEWS
18:46 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneHere is the Tottenham team Thomas Frank has selected to face Copenhagen...
Your team to face Copenhagen 🌟 pic.twitter.com/OTwNEWRHYK
— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) November 4, 2025
Tottenham vs Copenhagen: Team news imminent
18:40 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneWe are expecting the teams to be announced within the next five minutes.
Stay tuned...
Copenhagen's results so far
18:35 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneCopenhagen held Bayer Leverkusen to a 2-2 draw on matchday one. Certainly a respectable result for the Danish side, problem is they have failed to build from there.
MD1: Copenhagen 2-2 Bayer Leverkusen
MD2: Qarabag 2-0 Copenhagen
MD3: Copenhagen 2-4 Borussia Dortmund
Tottenham arrive
18:30 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneThe Tottenham stars are dressed to impress in the Champions League tonight.
UCL nights 💫 pic.twitter.com/HuX5zB3XB8
— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) November 4, 2025
Jamie Carragher singles out Tottenham star
18:25 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneJamie Carragher slammed Tottenham midfielders Xavi Simons and Joao Palhinha as having neither the quality nor the confidence for the Premier League after their derby defeat to Chelsea.
Spurs were well off the pace as they were beaten 1-0 by Chelsea and were booed off after mustering just one shot on target.
The Blues were far from perfect, but a swashbuckling midfield performance from Moises Caicedo and a commanding showing from Robert Sanchez ensured they would not rue their wasteful finishing.
Carragher, though, singled out Simons and Palhinha for their negative play.
Frank reveals Spence and Van de Ven talks after Chelsea snub
18:20 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneThomas Frank has revealed Djed Spence and Micky van de Ven have apologised for snubbing him after Tottenham lost to Chelsea.
Spence and Van de Ven ignored Frank as they left the pitch following Saturday’s 1-0 defeat at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
As Spurs were being booed off at home, Frank encouraged his team to do a lap of appreciation around the stadium.
But Spence and stand-in captain Van de Ven walked straight past the Spurs head coach and down the tunnel.
Frank has revealed Spence and Van de Ven came “unprompted” to his office on Sunday for clear-the-air talks and to “say sorry for the situation”.
Predicted Tottenham XI
18:15 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneThomas Frank does have Destiny Udogie and Cristian Romero back after they came off the bench against Chelsea and both could return to the starting lineup here.
The midfield options are becoming increasingly thin, with Archie Gray still out with a calf issue and Bergvall now unavailable.
Frank has repeatedly turned to the midfield partnership of Joao Palhinha and Rodrigo Bentancur, but Palhinha has played 90 minutes in all five of Spurs' matches since the international break and could be rested.
Predicted Tottenham XI (4-2-3-1): Vicario; Porro, Romero, Van de Ven, Udogie; Bentancur, Sarr; Kudus, Simons, Odobert; Richarlison.
Scrutiny builds on Thomas Frank after Chelsea defeat
18:10 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneAs the full-time whistle went and the boos rang out around the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, the words of Dejan Kulusevski sprang to mind, writes Matt Verri.
In a letter to the Tottenham fans written for The Players Tribune last year, he reflected on nine-man Spurs' 4-1 defeat to Chelsea in Ange Postecoglou's first season in charge, when they persisted with a line so high it was nearly back to Seven Sisters.
Kulusevski recalled: “You didn’t boo us. You didn’t whistle us. You applauded us. You understood what it meant. Yes, we had lost a game. But we won in life.”
Two seasons on, Spurs lost another game but this time drained the life from their fans. A 1-0 defeat to Chelsea was far more than their performance deserved on a wretched night.
Tonight's settings
18:05 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneChampions League football under the lights in N17!
Champions League nights in N17 ✨ pic.twitter.com/wHRjLJuPTY
— Tottenham Hotspur Stadium (@SpursStadium) November 4, 2025
Tottenham vs Copenhagen latest match odds
18:00 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneTottenham to win: 4/11
Copenhagen to win: 6/1
Draw: 3/1
Odds via Betfair (subject to change).
Head to head (h2h) history and results
17:55 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneThis is the first competitive meeting between the two teams.
Tottenham vs Copenhagen prediction
17:50 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneTottenham have little to worry about in defence, especially with the return of Cristian Romero, but simply must start giving opposition back lines something to think about.
On paper, the visit of the relative European minnows could prove a welcome tonic as they average two goals conceded per game, and shipped four at home to Borussia Dortmund last time out. Spurs can have little excuses and should need few come full-time.
Tottenham to win, 2-0.
Copenhagen team news
17:45 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneCopenhagen are sweating on the fitness of left-back Marcos Lopez, after being taken off during the 1-1 draw with Midtjylland at the weekend.
Gabriel Pereira missed that game through illness and remains a doubt.
Tottenham team news
17:40 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneLucas Bergvall will miss out tonight and the visit of Manchester United at the weekend due to concussion protocols, meaning Xavi Simons will get yet another chance to impress.
Mohammed Kudus and Djed Spence missed training at Hotspur Way on Monday afternoon with knocks, but Thomas Frank has revealed both players could be available for selection.
Wilson Odobert and Brennan Johnson will be battling for the left-wing spot, while Richarlison could get the nod up front with Mathys Tel ineligible and Randal Kolo Muani starting the last two games.
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How to watch
17:35 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneTV channel: In the UK, the game will be televised live on TNT Sports. Coverage starts on TNT Sports 1 and TNT Sports Ultimate at 7.45pm GMT ahead of kick-off at 8pm.
Live stream: TNT Sports subscribers can also catch the contest live online via the Discovery+ app and website.
Live blog: You can follow all the action on matchday via Standard Sport’s live blog, with expert analysis from Matt Verri at the ground!
Tottenham vs Copenhagen live
17:30 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneHello and welcome to Standard Sport’s LIVE coverage of Tottenham vs Copenhagen!
It's an important fixture for Spurs as they seek to bounce back from the weekend's disappointing loss at home to Chelsea by maintaining their unbeaten start to the Champions League.
We’ll have all the latest updates, build-up and team news right here ahead of kick-off, which comes at 8pm GMT from the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Stick with us!
