Vitaly Janelt scored Brentford’s second goal in their 3–0 win over Tottenham on 22 August 2026.
Janelt doubled Brentford’s lead in the 32nd minute at the Gtech Community Stadium. His goal followed Keane Lewis-Potter’s opener and put Brentford firmly in control before half-time.
Michael Kayode scored Brentford’s third goal shortly after the interval, completing a convincing 3–0 result. Janelt’s strike was notable because it came from outside the penalty area, a range from which he had scored repeatedly since the previous season.
The victory gave Brentford an ideal start against Tottenham. Janelt, a Germany international midfielder, is valued for his physical presence, tactical discipline and late runs. The result also continued Brentford’s strong record in opening-round home matches.