PSG’s Historic UEFA Super Cup Victory:
Paris Saint-Germain mounted one of the biggest turnarounds in recent times to claim their first UEFA Super Cup, beating Tottenham Hotspur 4–3 on penalties after a 2–2 draw in normal time. PSG’s first UEFA Super Cup triumph, the first ever won by a French team.PSG coach Luis Enrique’s late subs, particularly bringing on Lee Kang-in and Ramos, altered the rhythm. His faith in keeper Lucas Chevalier—over Gianluigi Donnarumma—also paid off as Chevalier made the big saves when it counted.The match was contested at Udine’s Stadio Friuli in Italy on August 13, 2025.
Match Highlights: A Tale of Two Halves:
Tottenham went rogue early, with Micky van de Ven scoring in the first half and Cristian Romero heading home after halftime to establish a commanding 2–0 advantage. Spurs’ efficient set-piece play and tactical discipline under new manager Thomas Frank had them looking in command.
PSG’s response was out of a film. In the 85th minute, substitute Lee Kang-in came up with a stunning long-range shot to bring PSG back into the game. Four minutes into stoppage time, another substitute, Gonçalo Ramos, nodded home Ousmane Dembélé’s cross to level the score, sending the game into penalties.
Penalty Shootout: Nerves of Steel:
The shootout was tense. PSG’s Vitinha was the first to miss, but Ramos, Dembélé, Lee Kang-in, and Nuno Mendes all scored without trouble. Tottenham’s Van de Ven and Mathys Tel missed, leaving PSG in the lead—and Nuno Mendes scored the decisive penalty to send it through.
Standout Performers & Tactical Mastery:
Player of the Match: Ousmane Dembélé for his winning performance—assisting Ramos’ winning goal late on and scoring one of PSG’s penalties with calm ease.
Historical Significance for PSG:
PSG’s first UEFA Super Cup triumph, the first ever won by a French team.
The win is the latest addition to a historic season for PSG—following their first-ever Champions League victory, they now possess a continental treble and this extra European accolade.
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