In the UEFA Super Cup, Tottenham Hotspur squandered a 2-goal advantage against Paris Saint-Germain, ultimately suffering defeat in a penalty shootout.
In a thrilling encounter, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) emerged victorious in the UEFA Super Cup final against Tottenham Hotspur, securing their first-ever UEFA Super Cup title and their fifth trophy of 2025. The match, which ended in a 2-2 draw after 90 minutes, was decided by a tense penalty shootout, with PSG winning 4-3.
Tottenham started the game strongly, taking a 2-0 lead in the first half. Micky van de Ven (39th minute) and Cristian Romero (47th minute) scored for Tottenham from set pieces, capitalizing on a sharp, high-pressing game that unsettled PSG early on.
Despite a comparatively off-color performance, PSG showed their champions' resilience by mounting a late rally. Lee Kang-in scored in the 85th minute with a long-range strike, reigniting hope for the French side. The drama continued in stoppage time when Gonçalo Ramos netted a dramatic equaliser for PSG in the fourth minute of added time.
The penalty shootout was tense, with PSG holding their nerve to win 4-3. Nuno Mendes delivered the clinching spot-kick, securing the victory for the Parisian club.
Thomas Frank, the new manager of Tottenham, showed promise with an aggressive and direct playing style, but were ultimately undone by PSG’s resilience and quality in clutch moments. The defeat means Tottenham, who won their first trophy against Manchester United in Europe's second-tier competition in May, were unable to win their second trophy in 17 years.
Marquinhos, a PSG defender, expressed joy at the victory, stating that the team showed character. He highlighted that PSG managed to score the necessary goals through substitutions. However, it was the goalkeeper who played a crucial role, making several key saves to keep PSG in the game.
The victory marks PSG as the dominant European club in 2025, having also won the Champions League earlier that year. They became the first French club to lift this trophy, consolidating their status as Europe’s leading club side this season.
In the end, the match was notable for Tottenham’s early dominance, PSG’s late-game resilience, and the drama of a penalty shootout deciding the outcome. PSG's win underscores their exceptional form and trophy haul in 2025, highlighting their position as Europe’s leading club side this season.
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The thrilling UEFA Super Cup win by Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) against Tottenham Hotspur in 2025 marked their domination in European leagues, particularly in football. Despite Tottenham's strong start and taking a 2-0 lead in the first half, PSG's resilience shone through, allowing them to secure a 4-3 victory in the penalty shootout, highlighting their exceptional form throughout the season.
