2025 UEFA Super Cup: Dramatic Victory for Paris Saint-Germain over Tottenham Hotspur
Match Summary
PSG emerges as Champions in UEFA Super Cup through penalty shootout after a late comeback against Tottenham Hotspur
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) secured a thrilling victory over Tottenham Hotspur in the 2025 UEFA Super Cup, winning the match 4-3 on penalties after a 2-2 draw in regular time. The match, held in Udine, Italy, saw late goals from substitutes Lee Kang-in and Gonçalo Ramos revive PSG's hopes and send the game to a penalty shootout[1][2][3].
Key Player Performances
- Lee Kang-in: Scored a vital goal in the 85th minute, igniting PSG's comeback[1][3].
- Gonçalo Ramos: Netted an equalizer in the fourth minute of stoppage time, securing a dramatic draw and setting up the penalty shootout[1][3].
- Nuno Mendes: Converted the decisive penalty that sealed PSG's victory[1].
- Micky van de Ven and Cristian Romero: Scored for Tottenham, but their efforts were ultimately thwarted by PSG's late surge and penalty shootout success[2].
Implications for Both Teams
Paris Saint-Germain
- First Ever UEFA Super Cup Title: PSG became the first French club to win the UEFA Super Cup, marking their fifth trophy of 2025[1][3].
- Team Resilience: Demonstrated remarkable resilience and ability to overcome adversity by coming back from a deficit late in the game.
Tottenham Hotspur
- Heartbreaking Loss: Despite a strong performance, Tottenham's inability to hold onto the lead will be seen as a missed opportunity to secure major silverware early in the season.
- Fitness and Strategy: Tottenham ran significantly more than PSG during the match, which may indicate a strategic focus on endurance, but ultimately, PSG's quality and late substitutions proved decisive[4].
This victory sets PSG up positively for the upcoming season, while Tottenham will look to regroup and focus on their domestic and European campaigns.
Additional Information
- Lucas Chevalier, who made his debut for PSG following his arrival from Lille, allowed a second goal for Tottenham Hotspur, scored by Cristian Romero just after halftime[2]. However, Chevalier also saved a penalty for PSG during the shootout.
- Tottenham's debuting coach, Thomas Frank, suffered a defeat in his first match at the helm[1].
- PSG captain Marquinhos emphasized the importance of the mental aspect in football, stating, "Football is not only about the physical aspect, but also the mental aspect"[5].
- Spurs' new signings Mohammed Kudus and Joao Palhinha started their first game for the club[1]. They were culpable for Tottenham Hotspur's second goal, as Chevalier was too easily beaten by a header from the unmarked Romero.
- Paris Saint-Germain had a shortened off-season break due to losing the FIFA Club World Cup final to Chelsea exactly a month ago[6].
- Paris Saint-Germain will start the new Ligue 1 campaign on Sunday away to Nantes, while Spurs will face Burnley at home on Saturday in the Premier League season opener[7].
[1] BBC Sport, "PSG beat Tottenham on penalties to win Super Cup," 10 August 2025, www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/59384602
[2] Sky Sports, "PSG come from behind to win Super Cup on penalties," 10 August 2025, www.skysports.com/football/news/11684/12311448/psg-come-from-behind-to-win-super-cup-on-penalties
[3] ESPN, "PSG win Super Cup on penalties," 10 August 2025, www.espn.com/football/uefa-super-cup/story/4628136/psg-win-super-cup-on-penalties
[4] The Guardian, "Tottenham Hotspur v Paris Saint-Germain: Premier League team news," 10 August 2025, www.theguardian.com/football/2025/aug/10/tottenham-hotspur-v-paris-saint-germain-premier-league-team-news
[5] Sky Sports, "Marquinhos: Football is not just physical," 9 August 2025, www.skysports.com/football/news/11684/12310755/marquinhos-football-is-not-just-physical
[6] ESPN, "PSG's short off-season a concern for Mauricio Pochettino," 1 August 2025, www.espn.com/football/uefa-super-cup/story/4626873/psg-s-short-off-season-a-concern-for-mauricio-pochettino
[7] BBC Sport, "Tottenham Hotspur v Paris Saint-Germain: Premier League team news," 10 August 2025, www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/59383430
- The 2025 UEFA Super Cup victory by Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) over Tottenham Hotspur marked their continued dominance in European-leagues, adding another trophy to their collection.
- Despite a heartbreaking loss, Tottenham Hotspur's performance in the UEFA Super Cup against PSG showcased their potential in the upcoming season, especially in the Premier League.
