Paris Saint-Germain added yet another piece of silverware to their growing trophy collection, winning the UEFA Super Cup for the first time in the club’s history after a dramatic 4-3 penalty shoot-out victory over Tottenham Hotspur on Wednesday night.
The European champions staged a stunning late comeback at the Stadio Friuli in Udine to draw 2-2 in regulation time, before holding their nerve in the shoot-out to claim their fifth trophy of 2025.
Tottenham, appearing in their first Super Cup following last season’s UEFA Europa League triumph, looked to be on course for a famous victory in what was Thomas Frank’s first competitive game in charge. The London side took control with two goals on either side of halftime — Micky van de Ven opened the scoring in the 39th minute before Cristian Romero doubled the lead just three minutes after the restart.
But PSG’s strength in depth proved decisive. Manager Luis Enrique turned to his bench, and the response was emphatic. South Korean midfielder Lee Kang-in gave the French champions a lifeline with a well-taken goal in the 85th minute, and Gonçalo Ramos sent the match to penalties with a dramatic header deep into stoppage time.
The shoot-out began inauspiciously for PSG, as Vitinha fired wide with their opening attempt. However, newly signed goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier, brought in over the summer, became an instant hero by saving from Van de Ven. Tottenham’s Mathys Tel then blazed over, allowing Nuno Mendes to slot home the winning kick.
Spurs’ Dominic Solanke, Rodrigo Bentancur, and Pedro Porro all converted their penalties, but it wasn’t enough. Ramos, Ousmane Dembélé, and Lee were successful for PSG before Mendes sealed a historic win.
The victory marks the first time any French club has lifted the UEFA Super Cup, a milestone achievement that further cements PSG’s dominance in European football. The win also maintains their impressive momentum in 2025, with the Super Cup joining a haul that already includes the Champions League, Ligue 1, Coupe de France, and Trophée des Champions.
Luis Enrique’s side, who had only a brief off-season after losing the FIFA Club World Cup final to Chelsea a month ago, now turn their attention to domestic matters. PSG begin their Ligue 1 title defense on Sunday with a trip to Nantes.
For Tottenham, the defeat will sting after holding a commanding position for much of the match. However, there were plenty of encouraging signs under Frank’s new regime as they now prepare to kick off their Premier League campaign at home to Burnley on Saturday.
