Tottenham Hotspur 2-0 Brentford: Post-match review, Stats, Key moments

Dive into Coral’s post-match review of Tottenham Hotspur 2-0 Brentford in the Premier League on Saturday, 06 December 2025, with stats, key moments and our take on the match.

Tottenham Hotspur beat Brentford 2-0 in a solid home win. The game started evenly, but Spurs took the lead in the 25th minute when Richarlison scored, assisted by Xavi Simons, giving them a boost after their recent mixed form of draws and losses. Brentford, coming off a couple of defeats including one to Arsenal, pushed back but couldn’t find a way through before Xavi Simons doubled the lead in the 43rd minute, making it a comfortable first half for the hosts.

The second half saw more action with yellow cards flying for both sides, including Cristian Romero and Pedro Porro for Tottenham, and several for Brentford like Michael Kayode and Kristoffer Ajer. Substitutions came into play, with Tottenham bringing on João Palhinha for Rodrigo Bentancur at 65 minutes to shore things up, while Brentford made changes like Rico Henry for Kristoffer Ajer at half-time to try and turn the tide. Despite Brentford’s efforts and their recent wins against teams like Burnley, Spurs held firm for a clean sheet, building on their draw with Newcastle to secure the three points.

Tottenham edged possession with just over half the ball, which helped them control spells of the game, while Brentford looked lively on the counter with more successful dribbles, showing they threatened on the break. Corners were close, with Spurs having one more, pointing to both teams creating set-piece chances, but the home side made better use of their opportunities, recording the only assist of the match.

Cards were plentiful, with Tottenham picking up three yellows and Brentford four, reflecting a feisty encounter without any reds. Substitutions saw Tottenham make four changes, like Wilson Odobert replacing Randal Kolo Muani at 74 minutes and Pape Matar Sarr coming on for Mohammed Kudus at 80, while Brentford used all five, including Mathias Jensen for Mikkel Damsgaard at 61 minutes, as they chased the game late on.

The breakthrough came at 25 minutes when Richarlison found the net with an assist from Xavi Simons, shifting momentum towards Tottenham. Things heated up with yellow cards, like Cristian Romero’s booking at 31 minutes and Michael Kayode’s for Brentford shortly before, adding tension. Xavi Simons then sealed a strong first half by scoring in the 43rd minute, putting Spurs in a commanding position.

After the break, Brentford tried to respond with a half-time switch bringing Rico Henry on for Kristoffer Ajer, but more yellows followed, including Pedro Porro at 47 minutes and Kevin Schade at 60. Tottenham made tactical tweaks, such as João Palhinha replacing Rodrigo Bentancur at 65 minutes and Kevin Danso coming on for Cristian Romero at 81, helping them see out the win despite Brentford’s late push with changes like Aaron Hickey for Michael Kayode and Vitaly Janelt for Yegor Yarmolyuk at 76 minutes.

Tottenham Hotspur lined up in a 4-2-3-1 shape, with a solid defensive base allowing creative players like Xavi Simons to shine in attack, where he linked up well for Richarlison’s goal. Partnerships in midfield, including Rodrigo Bentancur before his substitution for João Palhinha, helped maintain control, while defenders like Cristian Romero and Pedro Porro were key despite picking up yellow cards. Up front, the setup supported impactful moments from players like Mohammed Kudus before Pape Matar Sarr came on.

Brentford set up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, focusing on a compact midfield with players like Yegor Yarmolyuk before Vitaly Janelt replaced him, aiming to disrupt Tottenham’s rhythm. Defensively, Kristoffer Ajer started but made way for Rico Henry at half-time, while Michael Kayode’s early yellow card highlighted the backline’s challenges before Aaron Hickey came on. In attack, they relied on threats like Kevin Schade, who also got booked, but struggled to convert chances.

Xavi Simons was Coral’s Man of the Match after a standout performance, scoring one goal and providing one assist to help Tottenham secure the win. He also created one big chance and made one key pass, showing his creativity and influence in breaking down Brentford’s defence. His efforts were pivotal in both goals, making him the clear star on the pitch.

Recent Premier League matches:

• Win: 2-0 vs Brentford (H)
• Draw: 2-2 vs Newcastle United (A)
• Loss: 1-2 vs Fulham (H)
• Loss: 1-4 vs Arsenal (A)
• Draw: 2-2 vs Manchester United (H)

Recent Premier League matches:

• Loss: 0-2 vs Tottenham Hotspur (A)
• Loss: 0-2 vs Arsenal (A)
• Win: 3-1 vs Burnley (H)
• Loss: 1-2 vs Brighton & Hove Albion (A)
• Win: 3-1 vs Newcastle United (H)

Tottenham Hotspur have just beaten Brentford 2-0, which lifts them to 8th place on 22 points after a run that includes a draw with Newcastle United and losses to Fulham and Arsenal. They’ll be looking to build on this win and chase European spots when they face Slavia Praha on 2025-12-09 at 20:00. With their form showing some inconsistency, including draws against Manchester United, this could be a chance to gain momentum against opposition whose position is yet to be confirmed.

Brentford have just lost 2-0 to Tottenham Hotspur, leaving them in 14th on 19 points following recent defeats to Arsenal and Brighton & Hove Albion, though they had wins over Burnley and Newcastle United. They’ll aim to bounce back and pull further from the danger zone in their next match against ...

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