PSG's Marquinhos celebrates their team spirit following their Uefa Super Cup victory over Tottenham Hotspur.
In a thrilling UEFA Super Cup final at the Stadio Friuli in Udine on August 13, 2025, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) demonstrated remarkable resilience to overcome a 2-0 deficit against Tottenham Hotspur, eventually triumphing 4-3 on penalties following a 2-2 draw.
The match began with Tottenham taking an early lead, as Micky van de Ven opened the scoring in the first half, a goal that PSG goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier, who had recently joined from Lille, was unable to prevent. Van de Ven added a second goal just after half-time, leaving PSG trailing 2-0.
However, PSG showed remarkable determination, with substitutes Lee Kang-in and Goncalo Ramos scoring to force the game into a penalty shoot-out. Lee scored the first goal for PSG in the late stages of the match, while Ramos equalized in the 94th minute with a header.
In the shootout, Chevalier made crucial saves, denying Tottenham's Dominic Solanke and Mathys Tel, allowing Nuno Mendes to convert the winning penalty. Vitinha missed PSG's first penalty, but his error was compensated by Chevalier's heroics and Mendes's decisive strike.
This victory marked PSG's first-ever UEFA Super Cup title, making them the first French club to win this trophy. The triumph came after a shortened off-season break for PSG, who had lost the FIFA Club World Cup final to Chelsea exactly a month ago.
Tottenham, under new manager Thomas Frank, suffered a disappointing defeat after losing their 2-0 lead. Richarlison had a shot that Chevalier tipped over midway through the first half, while Spurs' new signings Mohammed Kudus and Joao Palhinha both started for the team.
The offside rule was applied to disallow a goal by Bradley Barcola midway through the second half. Paris Saint-Germain captain Marquinhos highlighted the team's mental aspect as playing a crucial role in their comeback.
This victory marks a significant milestone for PSG, who have now won five trophies in the year 2025, including the UEFA Super Cup. The club, which has been reinforced with new signings, will be aiming to continue its winning streak in the upcoming season.
