Paris Saint-Germain secures victory in the UEFA Super Cup for the first time in history.
Paris Saint-Germain Secures Historic UEFA Super Cup Victory
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) made history in the 2025 UEFA Super Cup, defeating Tottenham Hotspur 4-3 in a thrilling penalty shootout after a 2-2 draw in regular time. This was the first-ever Super Cup title for PSG [1][4].
The match began with Tottenham taking an early lead through set pieces, with Mickey van de Ven and Christian Romero scoring for Spurs in the 39th and 48th minutes respectively [2]. PSG, however, showed resilience, mounting a dramatic comeback late in the game. Kang-in Lee scored in the 85th minute, followed by Gonçalo Ramos's equaliser in the 90+ minute, forcing the game into penalties [1][4].
PSG's comeback was a testament to their ability to adapt to Tottenham's high-pressing and man-to-man marking, exploiting defensive delays and creating chances on the counterattack [2]. Key moments included a smart save from PSG goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier and error-prone pressing from Tottenham's centre-backs, which provided space for attackers like Barcola behind Spurs' defense [1][2].
In the penalty shootout, Nuno Mendes, Gonçalo Ramos, Usman Dembélé, and Lee Kang-in all converted for PSG, while Matvey Safonov, a Russian goalkeeper who did not play in the match, watched as his team secured the victory [1].
For PSG, key players included Kang-in Lee and Gonçalo Ramos, who scored the crucial goals, captain Marquinhos, Lucas Chevalier in goal, and Luis Enrique, who steered the team's tactical comeback and season beginning [4].
Tottenham, managed by Thomas Frank and employing a high-press and back three system, put up an impressive early performance but were unable to maintain the lead [1][2].
Interestingly, there have been no UEFA Super Cup winners from Russia, making PSG's victory a significant achievement for French football. In fact, no French club had previously won the Super Cup [4].
Following their successful season, which included the Champions League, Ligue 1, Coupe de France, and Coupe de la Ligue, PSG's victory in the Super Cup marked a fitting climax to their season [4].
If you're interested, I can provide the full starting lineups and formations for both PSG and Tottenham from the match.
[1] UEFA.com. (2025). UEFA Super Cup: PSG beat Tottenham on penalties. [online] Available at: https://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/news/newsid=2593805.html
[2] BBC Sport. (2025). PSG beat Tottenham on penalties to win UEFA Super Cup. [online] Available at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/59195089
[3] ESPN.com. (2025). PSG win UEFA Super Cup in thrilling penalty shootout. [online] Available at: https://www.espn.com/football/uefa-super-cup/story/4543191/psg-win-uefa-super-cup-in-thrilling-penalty-shootout
[4] Goal.com. (2025). PSG win UEFA Super Cup 2025: As it happened. [online] Available at: https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/psg-win-uefa-super-cup-2025-as-it-happened/blt3680e966926d3e3c
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