{"id":50553,"date":"2026-07-23T14:34:16","date_gmt":"2026-07-23T18:34:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/07\/23\/watch-tottenhams-85m-signing-matheus-fernandes-scores-a-stunning-volley-on-his-dream-debut\/"},"modified":"2026-07-23T14:34:16","modified_gmt":"2026-07-23T18:34:16","slug":"watch-tottenhams-85m-signing-matheus-fernandes-scores-a-stunning-volley-on-his-dream-debut","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/07\/23\/watch-tottenhams-85m-signing-matheus-fernandes-scores-a-stunning-volley-on-his-dream-debut\/","title":{"rendered":"WATCH: Tottenham&#8217;s \u00a385m signing Matheus Fernandes scores a stunning volley on his dream debut"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/07\/23\/watch-tottenhams-85m-signing-matheus-fernandes-scores-a-stunning-volley-on-his-dream-debut\/#Matheus_Fernandes_goal_vs_MK_Dons\" >Matheus Fernandes goal vs MK Dons<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/07\/23\/watch-tottenhams-85m-signing-matheus-fernandes-scores-a-stunning-volley-on-his-dream-debut\/#Matheus_Fernandes_says_this_is_his_favorite_goal_of_his_career_so_far\" >Matheus Fernandes says this is his favorite goal of his career so far<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<!-- Article Start --><\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"0\"><strong>Matheus Fernandes, who joined Tottenham for a big fee, scored a stunning goal on his debut for the club against MK Dons.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"0\">The Portuguese midfielder made an immediate impression under manager Roberto de Zerbi, brightening Spurs&#8217; pre-season campaign with some of his best moments.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Download the official CaughtOffSide app to get all the latest news and updates straight to your phone. above <span role=\"presentation\"><u>apple<\/u><\/span>  &#038; <span role=\"presentation\"><u>Google play<\/u><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 data-path-to-node=\"1\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Matheus_Fernandes_goal_vs_MK_Dons\"><\/span>Matheus Fernandes goal vs MK Dons<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Fernandes, who started in a new-look midfield trio alongside Sandro Tonali and Conor Gallagher, took just three minutes to open his account for Tottenham in Wednesday night&#8217;s behind-closed-doors friendly at Hotspur Way.<\/p>\n<p>Following a Matthijs Tell corner kick early on, MK Dons goalkeeper Craig McGillivray cleared the ball to the edge of the penalty area.<\/p>\n<p>Fernandes, expecting the ball to fall, met it with a volley and fired a powerful blow that went from inside the post and into the back of the goal.<\/p>\n<p>This incredible strike was the only goal in a 1-0 win against the League One side and sent a powerful statement to Spurs fans after their \u00a385m arrival from West Ham.<\/p>\n<p>Look at the goals below.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2 data-path-to-node=\"4\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Matheus_Fernandes_says_this_is_his_favorite_goal_of_his_career_so_far\"><\/span>Matheus Fernandes says this is his favorite goal of his career so far<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Speaking to club media after the final whistle, the 22-year-old midfielder was overjoyed with his breathtaking debut goal and admitted it was at the top of his highlight reel.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;That was my favorite goal of my career, by a mile,&#8221; he said after the match (quoted via BBC).<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Want more Catchoffside coverage? Add us as a preferred source on Google to your favorites list of trusted news<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>\u201cI have to do this a lot to get shots outside the box, but I know I can do it.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt just gives me confidence for the rest of my days.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The Portuguese star&#8217;s immediate impact will be a huge boost for Tottenham as De Zerbi&#8217;s side continue to prepare for their Premier League opener against Brentford.<\/p>\n<p><!-- Article End -->\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Matheus Fernandes, who joined Tottenham for a big fee, scored a stunning goal on his debut for the club against MK Dons. The Portuguese midfielder made an immediate impression under manager Roberto de Zerbi, brightening Spurs&#8217; pre-season campaign with some of his best moments. 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