Paris Saint-Germain Wins First-Ever UEFA Super Cup in Thrilling Comeback Against Tottenham

Paris Saint-Germain Wins First-Ever UEFA Super Cup in Thrilling Comeback Against Tottenham

In a dramatic and historic night in Udine, Italy, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) claimed their first-ever UEFA Super Cup title, defeating Tottenham Hotspur 4-3 on penalties after a stunning 2-2 draw in regulation time. The victory marks a monumental achievement for the French club, as they become the first French team in history to win the Super Cup.

The match, a traditional curtain-raiser for the European season between the Champions League and Europa League winners, saw PSG, the reigning Champions League victors, overcome a two-goal deficit against a well-prepared Tottenham side.

Tottenham, managed by Thomas Frank in his first competitive match, appeared to be on the verge of an upset. The English club, who won the Europa League in May, took a 2-0 lead through goals from defenders Micky van de Ven and newly appointed captain Cristian Romero. Van de Ven reacted quickest to a rebound in the 39th minute, and Romero headed home from a free-kick early in the second half. For a team that had a shorter pre-season due to their participation in the Club World Cup, PSG seemed out of sync and struggled to break down a resolute Tottenham defense.

However, the French champions, known for their attacking prowess, mounted a remarkable comeback in the final minutes of the game. With just five minutes remaining in regulation, substitute Lee Kang-in reignited PSG's hopes with a powerful strike from the edge of the box. The equalizer came in the fourth minute of stoppage time when another substitute, Gonçalo Ramos, headed home a cross from Ousmane Dembélé, sending the match directly to a penalty shootout.

The shootout was a nail-biting affair. After a miss from PSG's Vitinha, Tottenham took a 2-0 lead. But the momentum shifted once again when Micky van de Ven and Mathys Tel failed to convert their spot-kicks for Spurs. PSG's Nuno Mendes then stepped up and calmly slotted in the winning penalty, securing a historic victory for his club.

The win is the fifth trophy of 2025 for PSG, adding to their Champions League, Ligue 1, Coupe de France, and Trophée des Champions titles. For Tottenham and manager Thomas Frank, it was a heartbreaking defeat but one that showed a promising and organized performance against one of the world's best teams.