Mathys Tel opened his goal scoring account for Tottenham Hotspur in the 2-1 win at Leeds United
Mathys Tel finally got off the mark for the 2025-26 season as Tottenham claimed a 2-1 victory at Leeds United. The 20-year-old French forward, who joined Spurs permanently over the summer following his January loan, had struggled for consistent form at Hotspur Lane. Against Leeds, he showed why the club invested in him, turning hard work in training into a crucial contribution on the pitch.
Tel’s goal, Tottenham’s opener, came from a well-timed run into the box and a sharp finish that took a deflection off Leeds defender Pascal Struijk. While luck played a small part, his movement and awareness were evident, and it highlighted the progress he has made in adapting to Thomas Frank’s system. He had been working intensively on his finishing, positioning, and composure in front of goal, and it was clear that effort paid off. Here is what he had to say post game via BBC:
“That was a tough game for us. The opponent played very well. We deserved to win because we fought until the end.”
“I worked this week a lot on finishing. I’m very happy for me. I hope I can help the team more and keep going.”
“We are always together, work together and win together. I am very happy again about the win and what we showed. We just need to keep going.”
The goal will be a significant boost to Tel’s confidence. After a series of performances that lacked impact, finding the net helps calm the mind and surely allows a player to play with more freedom.
Go on, Mathys!
Tel’s goal gave Tottenham a lift at a key moment. The win ended their run of poor results after international breaks, earned three valuable points against a determined Leeds side, and moved Spurs just a point behind Premier League leaders Liverpool.
He will be aiming to carry this momentum forward. Building on this performance could see him become a regular attacking threat and ensure that the Lilywhites push for the title in all competitions.
Tel, in 27 appearances across all competitions for Spurs, now has four goals. He also has two assists to boot, and would hope to enjoy his football and get the best out of himself in terms of numbers too.