Live updates from the 2025 Super Cup: Match commences, venue in Italy, prize fund, and comprehensive coverage as Tottenham Hotspur face off against Paris Saint-Germain
The 2025 UEFA Super Cup took place on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at the Stadio Friuli in Udine, Italy. This highly-anticipated match brought together Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), winners of the 2024–25 UEFA Champions League, and Tottenham Hotspur, winners of the 2024–25 UEFA Europa League.
Match Result and History
PSG secured their first UEFA Super Cup title, winning the match 4–3 on penalties after a 2–2 draw in regular time. This marked the first time a French club claimed the Super Cup, while Tottenham, making their first-ever Super Cup appearance, led by two goals during the game but ultimately fell short—a first since 1998 for a team leading by two goals and losing after the introduction of the one-off game format.
Venue Details
The Stadio Friuli, home of Serie A club Udinese, hosted the match. The venue was selected by UEFA’s Executive Committee on 16 December 2024 and previously hosted games during the 2019 UEFA European Under-21 Championship.
Squads and Key Players
PSG was managed by Luis Enrique, aiming for his second Super Cup title as a manager. On the other hand, Thomas Frank led Tottenham in his first major European final. Notable player news included PSG’s João Neves being suspended, while Tottenham missed several players due to injuries, including James Maddison (ACL).
Broadcast and Live Coverage
The match kicked off at 3 PM ET (12 PM PT) in the U.S., with live coverage available on Paramount+ starting from 2:30 PM ET, accessible via the Paramount+ app on multiple devices. In the UK, the match was broadcast on TNT Sports, while in India, it was on SonyLIV, and in Australia on Stan Sport.
Key Facts
| Aspect | Detail | |-------------------|-------------------------------------------| | Date | Wednesday, August 13, 2025 | | Time | 21:00 CET (3 PM ET) | | Venue | Stadio Friuli, Udine, Italy | | Teams | PSG (Champions League winners) vs Tottenham (Europa League winners) | | Result | PSG won 4–3 on penalties after 2–2 draw | | Managers | Luis Enrique (PSG), Thomas Frank (Tottenham) | | Live Coverage | Paramount+ (USA), TNT Sports (UK), SonyLIV (India), Stan Sport (Australia) |
This event marked a significant achievement for PSG, while Tottenham sought but missed out on their first Super Cup trophy. The 2025 UEFA Super Cup will be remembered as a thrilling encounter between two strong European teams.
- Despite their early lead, Tottenham failed to clinch their first UEFA Super Cup title, losing to Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) in a penalty shootout after a 2–2 draw, marking a historic first for a French club in the competition.
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