PSG Claims Victory in European Super Cup, Thanks to Assistance from Portugal
In the thrilling UEFA Super Cup match of 2025, Paris Saint-Germain emerged victorious for the first time, marking a significant milestone in the club's history 14. The match, officiated by Portuguese referee João Pinheiro, was a closely contested affair that ended in a 2-2 draw after 90 minutes 14.
The Parisians took an early lead through Kang-In Lee in the 85th minute, but Tottenham responded swiftly with goals from Micky van de Ven in the 39th minute and Cristian Romero in the 48th minute 14. The drama didn't end there, as Gonçalo Ramos scored for Paris Saint-Germain in the 90+4th minute to level the score and send the match into extra time 14.
The match was ultimately decided by a penalty shootout, with Paris Saint-Germain prevailing 4-3 14. Nuno Mendes scored the decisive penalty for the Parisians, ensuring they would bring the first trophy to France since their historic Champions League victory in the 2024/25 season 14.
The match was a historic one for João Pinheiro as well, as he became the first Portuguese referee to officiate a UEFA Super Cup match 14. He was assisted by countryman Bruno Jesus and Luciano Maia, with Elchin Masiyev as the fourth official, and Tiago Martins as the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) 1.
This victory extended Paris Saint-Germain's winning streak against Europa League winners to seven 1. Notable players who featured in the match included Vitinha for Paris Saint-Germain, and Palhinha for Tottenham, who was part of Thomas Frank's starting lineup 1.
In a continuation of their dominance, Paris Saint-Germain extended their winning streak against Europa League winners to an impressive seven matches in the UEFA Super Cup of 2025 1. The match, held at a prestigious European stadium, was a closely contested affair, with both teams displaying remarkable skill and determination.
The Parisians took an early lead through Kang-In Lee in the 85th minute, but Tottenham responded swiftly with a goal from Micky van de Ven in the 39th minute 1. The score remained 1-1 until the 48th minute, when Cristian Romero found the back of the net for Tottenham, taking the lead.
However, Paris Saint-Germain refused to be outdone. Gonçalo Ramos equalised in the 90+4th minute, sending the match into extra time 1. The match was ultimately decided by a penalty shootout, with Paris Saint-Germain triumphing 4-3 1. Nuno Mendes scored the decisive penalty, ensuring that the trophy would be brought to France for the first time since their Champions League victory in the 2024/25 season.
The match was officiated by Portuguese referee João Pinheiro, who was assisted by countryman Bruno Jesus and Luciano Maia, with Elchin Masiyev as the fourth official, and Tiago Martins as the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) 1. This was a historic moment for João Pinheiro, as he became the first Portuguese referee to officiate a UEFA Super Cup match.
Notable players who featured in the match included Vitinha for Paris Saint-Germain, and Palhinha for Tottenham, who was part of Thomas Frank's starting lineup.
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