Tottenham Faces Villarreal: Champions League Begins

Tottenham Hotspur’s new tactical approach under manager Thomas Frank will be put to the test as they take on Villarreal in their opening match of the Champions League. Fresh off a solid 3-0 victory over West Ham United, which showcased their strength, Tottenham is eager to prove their mettle against the Yellow Submarine, who have been in fine scoring form.

Pape Matar Sarr found the net with a swift header from a corner delivered by newcomer Xavi Simons during the West Ham match. While Tottenham were felled by injuries affecting key players like Heung-min Son and James Maddison, the contributions from Simons and Mohammed Kudus have invigorated the squad.

Before the match against Villarreal, Tottenham’s recent record demonstrates significant improvement, not allowing set-piece goals this season while having successfully executed several of their own.

How to Watch Tottenham vs. Villarreal

• Date: Tuesday, Sep. 16 | Time: 3 p.m. ET
• Location: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London
• Live Stream: Paramount+
• Odds: Tottenham -120; Draw +270; Villarreal +320

Tottenham Champions League Fixtures

• Villarreal (h)
• Bodo/Glimt (a)
• Monaco (a)
• Copenhagen (h)
• Paris Saint-Germain (a)
• Slavia Praha (h)
• Borussia Dortmund (h)
• Eintracht Frankfurt (a)