# Spurs Kick Off Pre-Season with Victory

- Topic: football
- Source: Sky Sports
- Published: 2026-07-23
- Original: https://www.skysports.com/football/news/12040/13566118/tottenham-1-0-mk-dons-spurs-winning-start-to-pre-season-assessed-as-mateus-fernandes-hits-screamer
- Language: en
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Tottenham Hotspur started their pre-season campaign with a 1-0 win over MK Dons, thanks to a stunning volleyed goal from new signing Mateus Fernandes. The win marked a promising start for the team, with several senior players missing from the squad.

## Key takeaways

- Mateus Fernandes scored a stunning volleyed goal on his Spurs debut
- New signings Sandro Tonali and Martin Dubravka impressed in their first game for the team
- Several senior players were absent from the match, giving youth a chance to shine

> Summary by Daily Read Bytes. Read the original at https://www.skysports.com/football/news/12040/13566118/tottenham-1-0-mk-dons-spurs-winning-start-to-pre-season-assessed-as-mateus-fernandes-hits-screamer