<p>The UEFA Champions League had yet another extraordinary evening on Tuesday (Nov 4) as the likes of Liverpool, Bayern Munich and others enjoyed their time to get valuable wins in Europe’s biggest club competition. However, it was a night when Tottenham Hotspur defender Micky van de Ven set the stage on fire as he arguably scored one of the goals of the season. The quality of the goal is already calling for a Puskas Award (given for the best goal of a season), highlighting the finish.</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">If you haven&#39;t seen Micky van de Ven&#39;s solo goal yet watch this! 😱<br><br>...and if you have seen Micky van de Ven&#39;s solo goal watch it again! 🤯<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/UCLGOTD?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#UCLGOTD</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/Heineken?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Heineken</a> <a href="https://t.co/rvDUBeYZwG">pic.twitter.com/rvDUBeYZwG</a></p>&mdash; UEFA Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) <a href="https://twitter.com/ChampionsLeague/status/1985848203561115884?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 4, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2><strong>Micky van de Ven steals the show</strong></h2><p>Playing at the Tottenham Hotspur stadium on Tuesday, it was an important night for the 2019 runners-up as they went two matches without a win in all competitions and drew a blank in the previous two Champions League matches. However, that changed on the evening as Spurs raced into a 2-0 lead in the match before a magical moment from Van de Ven.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In the 64th minute of the match, the Dutch defender was defending on the edge of his own line when he received the ball. He would then sprint and dribble his way to score a goal that saw him cover one penalty box to another, catching everyone by surprise.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>ALSO READ | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-leonard-hutton-to-don-bradman-5-batters-with-highest-individual-score-in-ashes-bob-simpson-bob-cowper-ashes-2025-26-1762276944046"><strong>From Leonard Hutton to Don Bradman, 5 batters with highest individual score in Ashes</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The goal reminded everyone of former Tottenham captain Son Heung-Min, who scored a similar solo goal against Burnley in a Premier League fixture in 2019. The goal was later awarded the Puskas Award for the best goal of the season. Interestingly, like Son, Van de Ven also collected the ball from the exact same position and scored his goal in the same net as the South Korean.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>ALSO READ | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-steve-smith-to-joe-root-5-active-batters-with-most-runs-in-ashes-ben-stokes-jonny-bairstow-usman-khawaja-1762275784636"><strong>From Steve Smith to Joe Root, 5 active batters with most runs in Ashes</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Spurs would later add another goal to the tally as they won 4-0 to register their second win and third clean sheet of the Champions League season. They will be next in action on Saturday (Nov 8) when they face Manchester United at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.</p>

Playing at the Tottenham Hotspur stadium on Tuesday, it was an important night for the 2019 runners-up as they went two matches without a win in all competitions and drew a blank in the previous two Champions League matches. 

The UEFA Champions League had yet another extraordinary evening on Tuesday (Nov 4) as the likes of Liverpool, Bayern Munich and others enjoyed their time to get valuable wins in Europe’s biggest club competition. However, it was a night when Tottenham Hotspur defender Micky van de Ven set the stage on fire as he arguably scored one of the goals of the season. The quality of the goal is already calling for a Puskas Award (given for the best goal of a season), highlighting the finish.

<p>Playing at the Tottenham Hotspur stadium on Tuesday, it was an important night for the 2019 runners-up as they went two matches without a win in all competitions and drew a blank in the previous two Champions League matches.&nbsp;</p>

Watch: Micky van de Ven sets Champions League stage on fire, scores goal worthy of Puskas award contender

<p>Tottenham Hotspur have confirmed the signing of Dutch defender Micky van de Ven from Wolfsburg in a six-year deal on Tuesday, August 8. Van de Ven, on Spurs shortlist for transfer this season, had been linked with the club for a long time before pen was put to paper. Spurs will reportedly pay a whopping $44 million initial fee with several add-ons included in the contract. The Dutch defender becomes Ange Postecoglou’s fifth senior signing of the window and will wear No. 37 for the club.</p>

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<h2><strong>Tottenham make statement signing</strong></h2>

<p>Linked with the club for a long time, Van de Ven was keen on the move from Bundesliga having impressed for the side. He helped Wolfsburg finish eighth in the league, the same as Spurs in the Premier League with both missing out on European football narrowly for the 2023-24 season. He missed only one match in the entire Bundesliga season, scoring one goal for the club.</p>

<p>The Dutch defender was in the Netherlands preliminary squad of Netherlands for the Qatar World Cup in 2022 and captained the side in the U-21 Euro in the past. The 22-year-old started his career at Volendam before moving to the Bundesliga for a reported fee of $4 million in 2021.</p>

<h2><strong>Transfer business so far</strong></h2>

<p>The transfer has bolstered Spurs significantly in the close window with key additions of James Maddison, Manor Solomon, goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario and young defender Ashley Phillips. However, the club's biggest summer deal is to secure the long-term future of club legend Harry Kane. He is currently with the first team and has been part of another Premier League-Bundesliga domino as Bayern Munich led the chase for his signature.</p>

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<p>The club on Monday, August 7 rejected third bid from the record German champions as they intend to keep Kane for another season at the club. Harry has not yet commented personally on the situation and is thought to be not interested in signing a new deal with the club. As things stand, he will be a free agent in July 2024 and could sign with any club on a free transfer.</p>

<p>On the flip side, Spurs are also ready to listen to offers for Tanguy Ndombele, Djed Spence, and Giovani Lo Celso in the remainder of the window. Spurs will start their Premier League campaign against Brentford on Sunday, August 13.</p>

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Tottenham Hotspur have confirmed the signing of Dutch defender Micky van de Ven from Wolfsburg in a six-year deal on Tuesday, August 8. Van de Ven, on Spurs shortlist for transfer this season, had been linked with the club for a long time before pen was put to paper.

Tottenham Hotspur have confirmed the signing of Dutch defender Micky van de Ven from Wolfsburg in a six-year deal on Tuesday, August 8. Van de Ven, on Spurs shortlist for transfer this season, had been linked with the club for a long time before pen was put to paper. Spurs will reportedly pay a whopping $44 million initial fee with several add-ons included in the contract. The Dutch defender becomes Ange Postecoglou’s fifth senior signing of the window and will wear No. 37 for the club. Oh ven the Spurs... pic.twitter.com/ZBQVtotSb5 — Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) August 8, 2023 × Tottenham make statement signing Linked with the club for a long time, Van de Ven was keen on the move from Bundesliga having impressed for the side. He helped Wolfsburg finish eighth in the league, the same as Spurs in the Premier League with both missing out on European football narrowly for the 2023-24 season. He missed only one match in the entire Bundesliga season, scoring one goal for the club. The Dutch defender was in the Netherlands preliminary squad of Netherlands for the Qatar World Cup in 2022 and captained the side in the U-21 Euro in the past. The 22-year-old started his career at Volendam before moving to the Bundesliga for a reported fee of $4 million in 2021. Transfer business so far The transfer has bolstered Spurs significantly in the close window with key additions of James Maddison, Manor Solomon, goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario and young defender Ashley Phillips. However, the club's biggest summer deal is to secure the long-term future of club legend Harry Kane. He is currently with the first team and has been part of another Premier League-Bundesliga domino as Bayern Munich led the chase for his signature. ALSO READ | 'He should be more mature': Former Pak wicketkeeper offers advice to Indian star amid struggles in WI T20Is The club on Monday, August 7 rejected third bid from the record German champions as they intend to keep Kane for another season at the club. Harry has not yet commented personally on the situation and is thought to be not interested in signing a new deal with the club. As things stand, he will be a free agent in July 2024 and could sign with any club on a free transfer. On the flip side, Spurs are also ready to listen to offers for Tanguy Ndombele, Djed Spence, and Giovani Lo Celso in the remainder of the window. Spurs will start their Premier League campaign against Brentford on Sunday, August 13. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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