In a night to remember at Stadio Friuli, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) overturned a two-goal deficit to edge Tottenham Hotspur 4–3 on penalties after a 2–2 draw. The dramatic Super Cup victory marks PSG’s first triumph in the competition and seals their fifth trophy in 2025.
Venue: The match was staged at Stadio Friuli in Udine, selected by UEFA in December 2024.
First-Half: Spurs Take Control
- Micky van de Ven broke the deadlock in the 39th minute after pouncing on a rebound from Joāo Palhinha’s shot, putting Tottenham ahead.
- After halftime, new Spurs captain Cristian Romero nodded in a second goal in the 48th minute, doubling their lead.
Despite early dominance, Tottenham registered 8 first-half shots to PSG’s 4 and held just 35% of possession, the Paris side struggled to impose themselves.
Second-Half: PSG’s Resurgence
- In the 85th minute, substitute Lee Kang-in’s thunderous long-range strike reignited PSG’s hopes.
- In dramatic fashion, Gonçalo Ramos stormed in during stoppage time (90+4’) to head in Ousmane Dembélé’s pinpoint cross and level the match.
PSG’s second-half resurgence was underpinned by superior possession (69% to Tottenham’s 31%) and increased pressure.
Penalty Drama and the Decisive Kick
With no extra time in Super Cup format, the match moved directly to a shootout. Full shootout details include:
- Vitinha missed PSG’s first attempt, giving Tottenham early hope.
- Micky van de Ven and Mathys Tel both failed to convert for Spurs.
- PSG’s Nuno Mendes delivered the clincher with a composed strike, sealing the 4–3 win on penalties.
Spotlight: Coach Luis Enrique and Tactical Mastery
Appointed to steer PSG after his tenure at Barcelona, Luis Enrique’s decision to start Lucas Chevalier over Donnarumma paid dividends, his saves kept PSG within touching distance. His bold bench management turned the tide: Lee and Ramos stepped up at pivotal moments, showcasing the squad depth that defines European champions.
Luis Enrique praised his players’ “character” despite fitness concerns and limited preseason build-up.
Key Statistics
| Metric | PSG | Tottenham |
| Goals (90 min) | 2 | 2 |
| Total Shots | 12 | 12 |
| Shots on Target | 3 | 5 |
| Possession | 67% | 33% |
| Corners | 7 | 2 |
| Yellow Cards | 3 | 2 |
Attendance: 21,025 fans witnessed the spectacle under clear night skies.
Man of the Match: Ousmane Dembélé was recognized for his pivotal assist and influence.
Late Ramos Equalizer and Penalty Heroics Hand PSG Fifth Trophy of 2025
PSG: This is quite an incredible year, comprising their Super Cup, Champions League, Ligue 1, Coupe de France and Trophee des (French Community Shield) to give them a total of five big trophies in 2025.
Tottenham: In his first competitive match as manager, there were a lot of promises by Franz. The mastery of set-pieces and the tactical defence of Spurs kept PSG at bay until most of the game, hoping to keep the same intensity in the future.
PSG Complete Stunning Comeback to Edge Spurs in Super Cup Shootout
The 2025 UEFA Super Cup victory of PSG can be described as a lesson in persistence and strategic audacity for PSG. Beaten by two goals, with low statistics, the French giants started to celebrate in the night sky of Udine once again reminding that they were European.
The strategic vision of Luis Enrique and the strength of the squad achieved their ambition in an exciting way. PSG put on historic pages of one outstanding season by becoming the first French team to win the Super Cup.
Tottenham were disappointed but were very competitive and had a structure. Their late-game fade and shootout misses are lessons for the road ahead.
Vibhor Gautam