Check out the summary of the PSG vs Tottenham match, with Sergio Ramos taking the spotlight.
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) made history on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, as they won their first UEFA Super Cup title in a nail-biting 4-3 penalty shootout victory over Tottenham Hotspur. The match, held in Udine, Italy, marked PSG's 50th major triumph as a club.
The game started with Tottenham showing an aggressive, high-pressing style under coach Thomas Frank, taking a 2-0 lead with goals from van de Ven and Romero. However, PSG demonstrated their resilience, staging a late comeback with Kang-in Lee scoring a long-range strike in the 85th minute and Gonçalo Ramos equalizing in injury time.
The game went to a penalty shootout, where Nuno Mendes converted the decisive spot-kick to secure the triumph for PSG. Despite Vitinha missing PSG's first penalty, the team managed to hold their nerve and clinch the title. Conversely, van der Ven missed a penalty for Tottenham in the shootout.
The match was a testament to PSG's growing dominance under coach Luis Enrique, consolidating their status as European champions and setting a strong start for the 2025-2026 season. This victory added the UEFA Super Cup to PSG’s trophy haul for the 2025 calendar year, which already included the Ligue 1, Coupe de France, Trophée des Champions, and Champions League trophies.
PSG captain Marquinhos led the team, marking his 13th season with the club. Goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier made crucial saves, including stopping a fierce strike from Richarlison during the match. Portuguese striker Gonçalo Ramos played a crucial role in the 2-2 draw between PSG and Tottenham.
This historic win marked the first time a French club has won the UEFA Super Cup. The intense and competitive nature of the 50th edition of the UEFA Super Cup was captured in the dramatic penalty shootout and late goal-saving moments.
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