In a thrilling turn of events, PSG emerged victorious over Spurs in a penalty shootout, clinching the Super Cup title.
The UEFA Super Cup 2023 match between Paris St Germain (PSG) and Tottenham Hotspur ended in a nail-biting 4-3 penalty shootout victory for the French champions. The match, held at Stadio Friuli in Udine, saw an exciting comeback from PSG after Tottenham Hotspur had taken a 2-0 lead.
Match Summary
Tottenham Hotspur took an early lead through Micky van de Ven (39’), and extended it further with a goal from Cristian Romero (48’). However, PSG mounted a late comeback. Lee Kang-in scored a long-range goal in the 85th minute, and Goncalo Ramos equalized in the fourth minute of injury time (90+4’).
The game ended in a draw at 2-2 after regulation and extra time, setting the stage for a tense penalty shootout. PSG's Nuno Mendes scored the decisive penalty kick, while Tottenham missed two penalties, including from Micky van de Ven and Mathys Tel.
Match Statistics
- Goals:
- Tottenham: Micky van de Ven (39’), Cristian Romero (48’)
- PSG: Lee Kang-in (85’), Gonçalo Ramos (90+4’)
- Tottenham led 2-0 until late in the match
- PSG clinched their first-ever Super Cup title and their fifth trophy of the calendar year
- Penalty shootout:
- Tottenham scorers: Dominic Solanke, Rodrigo Bentancur, Pedro Porro
- Tottenham misses: Micky van de Ven, Mathys Tel
- PSG scorers: Gonçalo Ramos, Ismaël Gharbi, Lee Kang-in, Nuno Mendes
- PSG miss: Vitinha
Tactical and Team Context
Tottenham played under new coach Thomas Frank, using a high pressing and direct approach that gave them a strong start and comfortable lead for most of the match. PSG, as Champions League holders, displayed resilience with a late rally to overturn the deficit and showed depth by bringing on key substitutes who scored the comeback goals.
PSG’s squad included recent signings such as goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier and defender Illia Zabarnyi, improving their line-up, while Tottenham suffered injury setbacks to important players like James Maddison.
Analysis
Tottenham controlled much of the first half and early second half, capitalizing on defensive lapses by PSG. PSG, despite not being at their best for most of the match, demonstrated composure and experience to recover late, highlighting their status as European champions.
The penalty shootout victory further highlights PSG’s mental strength in high-pressure situations, securing silverware with a dramatic finish. This match is widely viewed as a thrilling and tightly contested encounter that showcased the strengths and vulnerabilities of both teams before PSG’s ultimate victory in penalties.
Post-Match Comments
PSG defender Marquinhos stated that the team showed character despite not being at their physical best. PSG coach Luis Enrique expressed that it was special for Paris St Germain to win the UEFA Super Cup and offer the trophy to the team.
Sports analysis has highlighted Tottenham Hotspur's dominance in the early phases of the UEFA Super Cup 2023, with Micky van de Ven and Cristian Romero scoring to take a 2-0 lead. However, sports fans were treated to a thrilling turn of events as Paris St Germain (PSG), champions of the Champions League, showcased their resilience and comeback skills, with Goncalo Ramos equalizing in the fourth minute of injury time (90+4’). The game ended in a draw, leading to a tense penalty shootout, where PSG clinched victory, securing their fifth trophy of the calendar year and their first-ever Super Cup title in European leagues.
