In a thrilling finale, Paris Saint-Germain secured the UEFA Super Cup victory over Tottenham Hotspur following an dramatic late surge and triumph in a penalty shootout.
PSG Claim UEFA Super Cup Victory in Thrilling Penalty Shootout
In a nail-biting final, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) emerged victorious in the 2025 UEFA Super Cup against Tottenham Hotspur. The match, which took place on August 13 in Udine, Italy, ended in a 2-2 draw after regular time, with PSG securing the win in a tense penalty shootout.
Tottenham started the match strongly, taking a 2-0 lead. Micky van de Ven scored the first goal in the 39th minute, followed by Cristian Romero's header three minutes into the second half. PSG, however, showed their resilience, mounting a dramatic comeback.
Lee Kang-in scored a long-range goal in the 85th minute, reducing the deficit to 2-1. The drama continued as Gonçalo Ramos equalised four minutes into stoppage time, heading in a driven ball across the face of goal by Ousmane Dembele.
The match then moved to a penalty shootout, where PSG's Nuno Mendes converted the winning spot-kick. The shootout ended 4-3 in favour of PSG, marking their first-ever UEFA Super Cup win and their fifth trophy of 2025.
Tottenham, initially sharp with a high pressing style, had early chances. Richarlison had a shot saved by PSG goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier, while Joao Palhinha's effort was tipped onto the bar after a ball was sent into the Paris area.
Despite PSG being below their usual best, their late goals secured the victory. Thomas Frank, in his debut as Spurs coach, saw his team lose in the penalty shootout against PSG.
This victory was a historic moment for PSG, as it was the first time a French club had lifted the Super Cup. The win took PSG's tally of trophies won in 2025 to five.
Key contributors for Spurs in the penalty shootout included Dominic Solanke, Rodrigo Bentancur, and Pedro Porro, but it was not enough to secure the win. PSG's Ramos, Ousmane Dembele, and Lee also scored penalties before Mendes stepped up to convert the decisive kick.
The match also marked the debuts of Mohammed Kudus and Joao Palhinha for Tottenham.
In summary, the 2025 UEFA Super Cup final was a thrilling encounter, with Tottenham dominating early only for PSG to mount a dramatic comeback and win in a penalty shootout. The victory was a significant moment for PSG, marking their first UEFA Super Cup win and their fifth trophy of 2025.
Football played a significant role in this thrilling UEFA Super Cup final, as PSG claimed victory through a tense penalty shootout, securing their first ever UEFA Super Cup win and their fifth trophy of 2025. Despite Tottenham starting the match strongly with goals from Micky van de Ven and Cristian Romero, PSG's resilience emerged in the final minutes, with Lee Kang-in and Gonçalo Ramos scoring to force a penalty shootout.
