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Can you name all of Tottenham Hotspur's Champions League goalscorers

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It's quiz time! Can you name every player to have scored for us in the UEFA Champions League?

After three new players added their names to our Champions League goalscorers list in Wednesday's 4-0 win over FC Copenhagen, we are challenging you to name every Spurs man to have found the back of the net in European football's elite club competition?

Since first qualifying for the competition in 2010, we have had 29 different goalscorers in the competition - we want you to name them...

For clarity, this quiz does NOT cover the competition prior to 1992 when the European Cup was rebranded to the UEFA Champions League.

To take on the challenge, click the green 'Play Quiz' button below to get started before inputting your answers in the box titled 'enter player'.

You will have 10 minutes to name as many of the 29 players as you can. To help, the country the player is from is listed above their relevant answer box.

Tōko Koga becomes our youngest goalscorer in WSL history

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Tōko Koga became our youngest ever goalscorer in Barclays Women's Super League after she opened her account for the Club in the 2-1 win over Liverpool on Sunday afternoon.

At 19 years and 300 days, Tōko's first goal for the Club – the leveller in the contest after Beata Olsson had opened the scoring for the Reds – became our first-ever teenager to score in England's top flight and subsequently broke the record for our youngest goalscorer in the competition.

It was a record that was previously held by Angela Addison - at 20 years, two months and three days – after she netted in our 2-2 draw with Everton in February, 2019.

Tapping home from close range after Olivia Holdt’s chipped cross into the box to net her first goal in the WSL, the Japan international also toppled a WSL record by becoming the youngest ever Asian player to score in the league.

That was the young defender’s ninth consecutive start since completing the move to north London in the summer, preserving five clean sheets in all competitions.

It was an afternoon of creating history as Bethany England’s second-half strike also saw our captain become the first player to score 50 home goals in the competition.

Watch | Koga breaks Club and WSL record with Liverpool goal

Every word of Thomas Frank's post-match press conference

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Thomas Frank spoke to the media after our 4-0 win against FC Copenhagen in MD4 of the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday night.

Here's what he had to say...

Have you seen a better goal scored by a defender in your time as a manager?

Thomas: "I definitely need to think a little bit about that, but it seems like we had Lionel Messi turned into Micky van de Ven, running down from his own goal all the way to the other end and scored a fantastic goal. I think he's our top scorer in all competitions, so he can keep going. He can keep walking past me if he's angry after a game if he delivers like this!"

What did you make of the red card?

Thomas: "I understand why it can be given. But it's a little bit - what I've talked before - that still footage, studs on leg, is what the ref sees the first thing. That's why it looks bad. There was no recklessness in this tackle from Brennan. He goes down into a sliding tackle, you can say 'why give the opportunity?' But when he goes down, there's literally no leg in front of him, so when he slides, then the player steps down, and then it looks bad after that. I think it was a little bit unfortunate, and I think it was harsh."

Did we see the attacking players gel tonight?

Thomas: "I think it was a step forward. I liked what I saw from Brennan, it was classic Brennan, running in behind. I really liked the assist from Xavi, very good assist from Xavi. So happy that it was a goal from Brennan, assist from Xavi. I liked bits from Wilson, and also of course he scored. I think Kolo looked like a handful, in many situations. He could easily have scored one or two goals maybe in the end. I think all of them have much more to come. But it was definitely a step forward."

What did you say to Xavi when he came off? He looked disappointed...

Thomas: "I don't know, I didn't say too much. Of course, everyone wants to play, and he saw the opportunity to maybe play a little bit more. It's just at that point, at 2-0, you don't really know, so I thought 'ok we do a little bit more defensive', swapping Joao, so that's why we did it."

What does Brennan Johnson need to do more to nail down a starting place in the side more regularly?

Thomas: "I think he's started now three in the last four, I think that's definite steps in the right direction. He played a good game against Everton, okay against Newcastle, just a little rotation for Chelsea, and now starting again. He's in a good place."

Did you see Jamie Carragher's comments (on Monday Night Football) on the performance against Chelsea, he said Spurs lacked courage, confidence and ability...

Thomas: "I didn't see his comments. So, not too much to say to that. The pundits are pundits. They need to say something about the games. I've been a pundit myself sometimes. Put it this way, I know it's easier to be that than stand down there. I saw a good performance today, which I'm happy with. We talk a lot about, how can you say that, bounce back mentality because in life and football there will be setbacks. Every team will experience that. It's how we react to that to come out after a bad game or a bad spell and come back to it. That's part of a good team. I'm very happy with the response the players came with today. I think we controlled the game from minute one to the end, more or less. There was, of course, a little bit about the red card and making the side that should not be a problem. Then we won a very good win in the Champions League. It's never easy. I know Copenhagen hadn't had a good start, but I just know they are, in general, very difficult to play against. I'm pretty sure we'll not see them lose 4-0 again in the Champions League."

When you took off Xavi and brought on Joao, was the master plan for Micky to score and then Cristian to charge up the pitch and get the assist?

Thomas: "No, that's the beauty of football. The players take initiative and do a lot of bits on their own. So, yeah, of course, that's fantastic to have players that do that."

What is Randal Kolo Muani offering this team now he's more settled in?

Thomas: "I think he's just taking steps in the right direction and he's getting more and more fit. I will still go as far as I don't think he's fully firing yet, but you can see he's such a handful to play against. The goal is a ball in behind where he just can't really control it, the defender and he's practically on the goalkeeper. Then he shows extreme composure to just take the ball down and a nice assist for Wilson. He's through two or three times and could have scored more. So I think he was a threat, probably also should have scored on the header."

How important was it to bounce back from Saturday?

Thomas: "I think, of course, it was important. You want your bad performance to get out of the way straight away and the quicker you can bounce back, the better. I was happy with the response."

Could this be a turning point?

Thomas: "I would say it was a step forward in terms of how we want to play. Of course, assist and goals for some of the offensive players and also good performances, also the structure was good today."

What did you make of Copenhagen's performance?

Thomas: "Of course, it doesn't always look super good if you lose 4-0. But as a coach I also know that it's never as good or as bad as you think it is, no matter what game you're in. I don't think we created a chance by chance situation in the first half. We had two chances to Kolo and then we scored. If we don't score 3-0, it can be a bit more difficult. Maybe they could have got some momentum then. I see a well-trained, structured team that isn't easy to break down."

Was it easier than you expected?

Thomas: "I definitely didn't expect us to win 4-0. I expected it to be difficult. Copenhagen is a difficult opponent in Europe, at home, even more so. It could have been tricky, but luckily it went the right way for us."

How would you react now if you were Jacob Neestrup?

Thomas: "Jacob is a good coach and knows the game. I don't doubt two things. One he's calm. He's probably irritated because I would be the same when we lose. But he's also calm enough to keep working."

Was that a much better performance from Xavi Simons?

Thomas: "I will say two things. One, I think that was a step forward today. I'm very happy for him. I think it was a good assist and I agree with you. A little bit more sharpness for him and the other players. I think he probably had one more assist. I think he found good pockets, good spaces. I'm really pleased with that. Of course, I understand his disappointment in the moment, but it's always about the team, of course. At that stage, it's 2-0. We are still building layers in this team. I think it's obvious that we are progressing forward, but are not where we want to be. In that situation, we just take no risk and put a more defensive player in. Which afterwards, of course, looks to be an absolutely top decision - but you never know!"

Spurs 4-0 FC Copenhagen, UEFA Champions League

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Speaking to us pitchside afterwards, Thomas reflected: “First and foremost, I think the response from the players to a bad performance was fantastic. I think in life and football you get hits and you get setbacks and it's how you react to that.

“That bounce-back mentality from the players, I love that. We talked about it the last two days. They've been really determined to turn things around and show how much more they can. A couple of things - I think the structure was good today in the offensive play, in the phase two – 3-2-5 or 3-1-6, whatever we call it, a little bit of tactical talk there - but also the ability to play forward and to turn forward I think was good.

“This was a good step forward, I'm very happy with that, especially on the offensive play. I think it was a bit more from Wilson, a bit more from Xavi , a bit more for Kolo, a bit more for Brennan, if you take the front four. The relationship gelled a little bit better and there's even more to come. That was positive. I think the way the players stepped up after the red card, wow, that was very, very impressive.

“Before the game, if you said to me, 4-0, I'd say, ah! I've always believed we can do that, of course, but it's a good team. It's a much better team. They will not lose 4-0, I think, in other games in the Champions League. We had two tough away games where not everything was perfect, but we are getting there, you know, step by step, and I think that's important.”

Van de Ven wonder goal lights up big Champions League win

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Micky van de Ven scored a sensational solo goal as we brushed off the second-half dismissal of Brennan Johnson to produce a wonderful, wonderful victory over FC Copenhagen on Tuesday evening.

The Dutch defender turned into prime Heung-Min Son as he scored a goal incredibly reminiscent of our former forward’s Puskas Award winner in 2019 – picking the ball up on the edge of his own area before racing the entire length of the pitch and finding the back of the net.

We were already 2-0 up and down to 10 men at that stage after Johnson and Wilson Odobert had both scored their first-ever Champions League goals, only for Johnson to receive a straight red card in the 57th minute after a VAR review for a studs-up challenge on Marcos Lopez.

That could have led to a nervy ending, but van de Ven had other ideas with his stunning strike and then, just moments later, substitute Joao Palhinha rounded off a blistering counter-attack to make it 4-0 on a glory, glory night in N17.

While the Danes had the first sight of goal after six minutes, Jordan Larsson – son of former Swedish international striker Henrik – half volleying from the edge of the area straight to Guglielmo Vicario, we were by far the dominant team in the opening stages. Half chances came and went – Xavi Simons with a deflected shot, Johnson unable to control Odobert’s ball over the top, Pedro Porro cracking a 25-yard free-kick just over and Destiny Udogie hitting an angled drive saved by Dominik Kotarski in the Copenhagen goal. So it was no surprise when we did eventually take the lead in the 19th minute through Johnson, who latched onto a lovely ball over the top from Xavi, skipped past Kotarski who had come racing to the edge of his area and then produced a composed finish from a narrow angle.

Pape Matar Sarr then headed over from Johnson’s cross when in a good position before the visitors fashioned some attacking moments themselves, although they didn’t trouble Vicario apart from a Youssoufa Moukoko shot on the half-hour. We really should have doubled our advantage with two glorious chances for Randal Kolo Muani in the lead-up to half-time, First, some excellent intricate passing on the edge of the area between Odobert and Xavi found Kolo Muani eight yards out but he slid his effort just wide of the post. And Xavi then delivered a beauty of a cross right onto the French forward’s head eight yards out, but he nodded over the bar.

While he would have been disappointed not to have taken those chances, Kolo Muani more than made up for it by setting up our second six minutes after the break. Closing down Kotarski as the ball went back to him on the edge of the box, he got in a block which sent the ball looping high into the night sky towards goal. He then produced the most sublime touch on the falling ball to trap it and then laid off for the supporting Odobert to slide into the bottom corner. It was an important goal because, just four minutes later, Johnson slid in to tackle Lopez and brought him down from behind, with referee Erik Lambrecht brandishing a yellow card. However, after a review on the pitchside monitor, it was upgraded to red and Johnson was off.

Incredibly though, despite the numerical disadvantage, our performance went up another level and Tottenham Hotspur Stadium exploded in delight at what happened next. There were a few nerves just creeping in as Copenhagen were on the attack when van de Ven collected the ball on the edge of his own area and off he went, racing out of defence, through midfield, almost getting quicker as he went before finally reaching the Copenhagen box and firing a low, left-footed drive past Kotarski – a truly sensational goal! And it got better still, as we added a fourth just three minutes later. It was our other centre-half who led the charge this time, Cristian Romero breaking away before squaring the ball across the area where Palhinha was on hand to prod home to spark more wild celebrations.

We kept coming forward as well, Kolo Muani choosing to go it alone and getting crowded out when he had Sarr in support before, late on, substitute Richarlison hit the bar with a header and glanced another wide. In between times, an effort from Robert forced Vicario into his first real save of the second half, such was our dominance.

Richarlison then had the chance to perfectly round off the night in stoppage time, stepping up to take a penalty after substitute Dane Scarlett – on his Champions League debut – was upended by Lukas Lerager, only for the Brazil international forward to again strike the crossbar. In the end though, a fantastic win to maintain our unbeaten start in this season’s Champions League with eight points from our four games so far.

ups for Spurs vs Copenhagen in the Champions League on Tuesday 4 November

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We can confirm the starting line-ups and substitutes for our UEFA Champions League matchday four encounter against FC Copenhagen at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium (8pm UK).

Thomas Frank has made five changes to the team that started against Chelsea on Saturday.

Cristian Romero returns to captain the side at centre-back with Destiny Udogie also coming into the backline for his first start in a month and first time ever in this competition.

One expected change sees Lucas Bergvall, who is ruled out due to concussion protocols, make way for Brennan Johnson whilst Wilson Odobert replaces Mohammed Kudus who misses out this evening. The final swap sees Xavi Simons replace Joao Palhinha in midfield.

Academy forward Yusuf Akhamrich gets his first involvement in a Men's matchday squad with a place amongst our substitutes.

Starting XI: Vicario, Xavi, Udogie, Romero (c), Johnson, Pedro Porro, Odobert, Sarr, Bentancur, van de Ven, Kolo Muani.

Substitutes: Kinsky, Austin, Danso, Palhinha, Richarlison, Spence, Scarlett, Kyerematen, Akhamrich, Rowswell.

Spurs vs Borussia Dortmund, UEFA Champions League

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We take on Borussia Dortmund at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Tuesday 20 January (8pm kick-off) in the league phase of the UEFA Champions League.

We can confirm tickets for this fixture will be priced at Category B. We can now confirm ticket on-sale information for our Season Ticket Holders and One Hotspur Members.

Three ticketing points will be awarded for attending this fixture, with points issued post-match to all supporters whose tickets are scanned in.

Automatic Cup Scheme

Season Ticket Holders who are registered on our Automatic Cup Scheme will be allocated their regular seat. Payment will be taken on Tuesday 2 December using the card details stored with us. Season Ticket Holders on the scheme are encouraged to log into their online account no later than midnight on Monday 1 December to check that their payment details are up to date and amend if necessary.

The payment process will only be run once for this fixture. Any supporter whose payment does not go through will be contacted by email and advised that they should purchase during the sales period for Season Ticket Holders who are not on the Automatic Cup Scheme. We politely remind all supporters that successful payment for every home Cup game is required in order to remain registered on the scheme and to benefit from its bonus points.

Season Ticket Holders not on the Automatic Cup Scheme

All other Season Ticket Holders, including 1882 Members and those registered on the Disability Access Scheme, will have the opportunity to purchase their usual Season Ticket seat (unless you need to be relocated due to UEFA requirements – please see further details below) for this match from 10am on Wednesday 3 December until 1pm on Friday 5 December. Any Season Ticket Holder who does not purchase during this sales window will be able to purchase alternative seating in later sales windows.

Season Ticket Holders who purchase their usual seat will have their ticket for this game loaded onto their Digital Season Pass.

Season Tickets Holders who need to be relocated

Due to UEFA requirements, there are a number of Premier League Only Season Ticket Holders who will be unable to purchase their usual seat for this fixture. These Season Ticket Holders will be able to purchase an alternative ticket from 2pm on Friday 5 December. We will contact the Season Ticket Holders who are impacted via email.

Any Season Ticket Holders who are registered on the Cup Scheme and are required to be relocated will not be charged automatically – this will not count as a failed payment, as per the revised terms of the Cup Scheme.

Season Ticket Holders who purchase a different seat to their usual one will be sent a digital ticket for the fixture from noreply@tickets.tottenhamhotspur.com. Supporters will receive their tickets no later than 72 hours before the fixture.

Ticket Share, Ticket Upgrade and Ticket Exchange

We recognise that some Season Ticket Holders may not be able to attend on the confirmed match day. Ticket Share/Upgrade will therefore open to Season Ticket Holders from 10am on Wednesday 10 December, with the reminder that tickets may only be forwarded to One Hotspur Members. Fans are reminded that they are responsible for the behaviour of the supporter to whom they forward their ticket.

Should the fixture sell out, Ticket Exchange will open at the Club’s discretion to Premium Members and Season Ticket Holders.

One Hotspur + Members sale

In order to purchase tickets for this fixture, supporters must have held a One Hotspur Membership as of Tuesday 4 November.

Tickets will become available to all eligible One Hotspur + Members and Season Ticket Holders yet to purchase from 10am on Monday 8 December. We will confirm how many guest tickets each One Hotspur Member and Season Ticket Holder will be able to purchase during the Members’ sale window following the sales period for Season Ticket Holders.

One Hotspur + Members on the Disability Access Scheme will be able to purchase from 2pm on Monday 8 December.

One Hotspur Members sale

In order to purchase tickets for this fixture, supporters must have held a One Hotspur Membership as of Tuesday 4 November.

Tickets will become available to all eligible One Hotspur Members and Season Ticket Holders yet to purchase from 10am on Tuesday 9 December. We will confirm how many guest tickets each One Hotspur Member and Season Ticket Holder will be able to purchase during the Members’ sales window following the sales period for Season Ticket Holders.

One Hotspur Members on the Disability Access Scheme will be able to purchase from 2pm on Tuesday 9 December.

One Hotspur Members’ passes will update with their ticket from 2pm on Monday 19 January.

Guest sale

Details on guest tickets will be confirmed following the sales period for Season Ticket Holders.

Season Ticket Holders and One Hotspur Members are reminded that they are responsible for behaviour of the individuals using guest tickets. All tickets are for the use of home supporters only.

All Guest tickets will be sent via email to the lead booker from noreply@tickets.tottenhamhotspur.com. Supporters will receive their tickets no later than 72 hours before the fixture.

Premium

Premium Members are reminded that this fixture is included in your seasonal package - you do not need to purchase a ticket. Domestic-only Premium Members will be contacted directly regarding their purchase options.

Enhance your matchday for this fixture and explore a range of premium hospitality options with prices starting from £399.00 per person. Please contact the Premium Sales team on 0208 365 5150 or at premium.sales@tottenhamhotspur.com.

Ticket delivery

Season Ticket Holders in their usual seat – your ticket will be uploaded onto your Digital Season Pass.

Season Ticket Holders sitting in a different seat – a digital match ticket will be sent to your registered email address to download. Your Digital Season Pass WILL NOT BE ACTIVE.

One Hotspur Members – your ticket will be loaded onto your One Hotspur Digital Pass.

Academy edged out by Copenhagen at Hotspur Way

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Our youngsters suffered their first UEFA Youth League defeat of the season on Tuesday afternoon, losing out 3-2 to FC Copenhagen at Hotspur Way.

Having conceded to Gunnar Olsen and Dominik Sarapata in the closing stages of a disappointing first half, we improved after the restart and were thrown a lifeline four minutes into the second period when Callum Olusesi tapped home.

Copenhagen, however, were able to fashion a third goal through Jonathan Moalem soon afterwards and although substitute Tynan Thompson reduced our arrears once more, we couldn’t find a way back as our 100 per cent record in the competition came to an end on matchday four.

Missing a handful of regular starters due to international duty and injuries, our much-changed team had a few early opportunities to take the lead, George Feeney lobbing goalkeeper Oscar Buur but seeing his effort cleared off the line by Graham Ankamafio, Oli Irow’s angled drive pushed away by Buur and Tyley Tingey’s header from Harry Byrne’s free-kick scrambled out of the goalmouth by Aske Christensen with James Rowswell putting the pressure on.

Copenhagen turned the tide, though, and after Moalem headed a good chance over the bar and saw a low shot saved by Sam Archer, Andul Daramy again tested the latter, swiped a subsequent volley just wide and was then denied by Rowswell’s clearance after beating the keeper at his near post.

Enjoying the better of the chances at that stage, the Danish outfit took a 31st-minute lead when Sarapata beat the offside trap in the inside right channel and squared for Olsen to convert from the middle of the box. Nine minutes later, it was 2-0 as Sarapata cut in from the left and picked out the far bottom corner on his right foot to leave us with an uphill task going in at half-time.

The introduction of Tye Hall into central midfield at the break made a big difference for us and within four minutes of the resumption we had a goal back, Harry Byrne’s corner nodded back across the box by young defender Tyley Tingey – on his first UEFA Youth League start – for Olusesi to nudge home from close range. Hall played Reiss Elliott-Parris in just after that, but the striker fired agonisingly wide of the far post.

Our efforts to get back level suffered a blow on 54 minutes as Sarapata was allowed to roam unchallenged through our midfield and set up Moalem, who took a touch and finished clinically down to Archer’s right.

Unfortunately, we were unable to really find another gear to push for an equaliser after that and in truth it was Copenhagen who went closest to adding to the scoreline when Liam West sent a free-kick just over the bar.