"Tottenham Hotspur's European Super Cup opponent, Paris Saint-Germain, endure setbacks but regroup for a return match to pursue penalty shootouts and secure their inaugural trophy in the tournament."

In the concluding minutes of the game, London's team clinched a 2-0 lead, which was later equalized by opposing team in the final minute (scoring 2-2). The score remained tied until the decisive shootout, where London's squad emerged victorious, sealing their win.

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2025 September 2 . 6:55 AM

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In reprisal, PSG revisits Tottenham with relentless persistence in an effort to enforce penalty... — In reprisal, PSG revisits Tottenham with relentless persistence in an effort to enforce penalty shootouts and triumph in their initial European Super Cup victory.

"Tottenham Hotspur's European Super Cup opponent, Paris Saint-Germain, endure setbacks but regroup for a return match to pursue penalty shootouts and secure their inaugural trophy in the tournament."

Paris Saint-Germain Overcomes Late Deficit to Win UEFA Super Cup on Penalties

In a thrilling UEFA Super Cup match, Tottenham Hotspur and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) battled it out in Istanbul. The first half was a defensive stalemate, with Tottenham dominating possession and PSG failing to register a shot on target.

Tottenham started the game well-organized in defense, deploying a back five. Their defensive line, consisting of Van de Ven, Romero, and Danso, held firm against PSG's slow and static attacks. The first ten minutes saw Tottenham apply intense pressure on PSG, who had only trained for a week and lacked match rhythm.

In the 39th minute, Tottenham scored their first goal. Chevalier made an incredible save to deny Palhinha's close-range shot, but Van de Ven reacted quickly to the rebound, tapping it in for the goal. Tottenham's second goal didn't take long to arrive. Romero headed home unmarked from a Pedro Porro cross.

However, PSG staged a dramatic comeback late in the match. Kang-In Lee scored a goal for PSG from the edge of the area, and Gonçalo Ramos equalized in stoppage time, with Dembélé providing a sensational cross. The game went to a penalty shootout, which PSG won 4-3.

Despite Tottenham’s strong initial defensive and counterattacking tactics, PSG’s resilience and clinical finishing overcame the Spurs’ early solidity. PSG, who had a three-week head start in preparation, knew how to hold on until the end without giving up at any moment.

Tottenham's approach included a direct, high pressing style that pressured PSG and enabled rapid transitions from defense to attack. This was showcased by moments such as Richarlison winning the ball back and initiating attacks. However, their defense was tested increasingly in the final stages, and Chevalier saved a penalty shot from Van de Ven.

In the end, it was PSG who emerged victorious, with Nuno Mendes scoring the fifth and final penalty to give them their first UEFA Super Cup. This was a closely contested match that showcased the strengths and weaknesses of both teams, with PSG's resilience proving to be the deciding factor.