Goalkeeper & Defence
Guglielmo Vicario (5/10):
Flapped at a cross early on and skewed a pass into the feet of an opposition attacker in the second half, but didn't have a lot else to do.
Pedro Porro (6/10):
A lot more assured defensively than he has been already this season. Couldn't get forward too often due to Villarreal's pressing.
Cristian Romero (6/10):
The only defender who at least tried to make the odd line-breaking pass, even if they were usually cut out pretty swiftly.
Micky van de Ven (6/10):
Made a couple of fine recovery challenges with his trademark pace and power, though another referee may have sent him off for his challenge on Mikautadze late on.
Djed Spence (4/10):
England's newest international endured a frustrating evening at both ends. Found it tough marking ex-Arsenal winger Pepe, while his reluctance to play the ball down the line made Spurs easy to defend against on the left flank. Hooked for Udogie.
Midfield
Rodrigo Bentancur (6/10):
Kept play ticking over neatly in the centre of the park, while he also swept up diligently.
Lucas Bergvall (7/10):
It was his cross that led to Junior's strange own goal, though the young Swede could hardly take any credit for breaking the deadlock. Dragged the team up the pitch at times and afforded a standing ovation when brought off for Danso.
Pape Matar Sarr (6/10):
Found pockets of space between midfield and attack on occasion, but not enough to actually harm Villarreal. Substituted for Joao Palhinha.
Attack
Mohammed Kudus (5/10):
Probably his poorest game since joining Spurs this summer, holding onto the ball for too long and misplacing simple passes.
Richarlison (5/10):
The Brazilian's inability to hold the ball up made playing through the middle a chore for Spurs. Taken off for debutant Randal Kolo Muani.
Xavi Simons (6/10):
If anyone looked like producing a piece of magic, it was the mercurial Simons. However, he could only show brief glimpses of his trickery before being subbed for Brennan Johnson
Bergvall nok en gang match of the player💪