A tense, high‑pressure 2026 clash where João Palhinha delivered one of the defining moments in Spurs history. On the final day of the season, with the club fighting for survival in a fierce relegation battle, his first‑half strike sealed a gritty, hard‑fought 1‑0 victory against Everton that lifted the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium into relief and celebration. A crucial win that kept Spurs in the Premier League.