PSG defeats Tottenham through penalties in the UEFA Super Cup championship match
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) clinched their first UEFA Super Cup title on August 13, 2025, in a thrilling 4-3 penalty shootout victory over Tottenham Hotspur at the Stadio Friuli in Udine, Italy.
The match started on a promising note for Tottenham, with Micky van de Ven scoring the first goal in the 39th minute. Cristian Romero added a second goal just three minutes into the second half, giving Tottenham a comfortable 2-0 lead.
However, PSG showed resilience, scoring two late goals to force the game into a shootout. Lee Kang-in found the back of the net in the 85th minute, and Gonçalo Ramos equalised four minutes into injury time.
In the tense shootout, Nuno Mendes converted the decisive penalty to secure the title for PSG. The victory marks PSG’s first UEFA Super Cup win and their fifth trophy of the 2025 season.
The UEFA Super Cup pits the latest Champions League winner (PSG) against the Europa League winner (Tottenham). Despite Tottenham's early lead, PSG managed to mount a late comeback, demonstrating their determination and skill.
This historic win marks the first time a French club has lifted the UEFA Super Cup. PSG will begin their new Ligue 1 campaign on Sunday away to Nantes, aiming to continue their winning streak.
Key details: - Date: August 13, 2025 - Location: Stadio Friuli, Udine, Italy - Score: 2-2 after regulation time, PSG won 4-3 on penalties - Late goals by PSG: Lee Kang-in (85'), Gonçalo Ramos (stoppage time) - Decisive penalty by Nuno Mendes - PSG’s first UEFA Super Cup trophy and fifth in 2025 season - Paris Saint-Germain beat Tottenham Hotspur 4-3 on penalties in the UEFA Super Cup. - Mathys Tel missed a penalty for Tottenham Hotspur in the UEFA Super Cup shootout. - Tottenham Hotspur led Paris Saint-Germain 2-0 just after halftime. - The UEFA Super Cup match between Paris Saint-Germain and Tottenham Hotspur ended in a 2-2 draw. - Paris Saint-Germain will begin the new Ligue 1 campaign on Sunday away to Nantes. - Goncalo Ramos scored the equalizing goal for Paris Saint-Germain four minutes into injury time. - Lucas Chevalier saved a penalty for Paris Saint-Germain in the UEFA Super Cup shootout. - Micky van de Ven missed a penalty for Tottenham Hotspur in the UEFA Super Cup shootout. - Goncalo Ramos, Ousmane Dembele, and Lee Kang-in scored penalties for Paris Saint-Germain in the UEFA Super Cup shootout. - Dominic Solanke, Rodrigo Bentancur, and Pedro Porro scored penalties for Tottenham Hotspur in the UEFA Super Cup shootout.
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) secured their UEFA Super Cup title against Tottenham Hotspur in European leagues, adding it to their fifth trophy of the 2025 season. This victory marks their first UEFA Super Cup win and the first time a French club has lifted this trophy, particularly memorable as it came after a thrilling 4-3 penalty shootout win in the Champions League.
