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Controversy Ignites as Rooney and Berbatov Clash over Van de Ven’s Risky Challenge in Tottenham’s Narrow Win

2025-09-16

Author: Daniel

A Divided Opinion in the Studio

In a tense match that saw Tottenham Hotspur narrowly defeat Villarreal 1-0, former football greats Wayne Rooney and Dimitar Berbatov found themselves at odds over a contentious referee decision involving Spurs defender Micky van de Ven. The hot topic? A late tackle on Villarreal's Georges Mikautadze that left fans and analysts buzzing.

The Match That Struggled to Impress

Spurs kicked off their Champions League campaign under Manager Thomas Frank, but the match was anything but electrifying. The only goal came in the first half when a cross from Lucas Bergvall was inadvertently knocked into his own net by Villarreal's goalkeeper, Luiz Junior.

Villarreal's Missed Opportunities

Despite mounting pressure, Villarreal failed to capitalize on their scoring chances. Former Arsenal star Nicolas Pepe was a constant threat, but his efforts were ultimately in vain as the Spanish side failed to find the net.

The Controversial Challenge