Paris Saint-Germain claimed the UEFA Super Cup after a thrilling penalty shootout victory over Tottenham Hotspur, following a 2-2 draw in regular time. Spurs looked on course for their first continental triumph under new manager Thomas Frank, but two late PSG goals forced a shootout that the French champions edged 4-3.
Tottenham were dominant for much of the match, exploiting their aerial advantage and set-piece precision. The opening goal came when goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario launched a long free-kick into the PSG box, leading to a rebound finish by Micky van de Ven after João Palhinha’s effort was tipped onto the bar. Spurs doubled their lead early in the second half when captain Cristian Romero met Pedro Porro’s deep free-kick, heading across goal past debutant Lucas Chevalier, who failed to make a strong save.
For most of the game, PSG appeared sluggish and struggled to impose themselves. Tottenham’s ball progression, particularly through Mohammed Kudus, was a highlight, with the Ghanaian linking effectively with Richarlison to stretch the PSG defence. Kevin Danso’s long throws and Tottenham’s relentless attacking of aerial balls caused repeated problems for the Champions League holders.
However, the tide turned in the closing stages. Substitute Lee Kang-in sparked life into PSG’s attack, rifling in from 20 yards to halve the deficit with five minutes remaining. Spurs, who had begun to sit back, looked increasingly vulnerable. Deep into stoppage time, Ousmane Dembélé delivered a precise cross that Gonçalo Ramos glanced into the net to complete the comeback.
In the shootout, Van de Ven saw his penalty saved by Chevalier, and Mathys Tel fired wide, making Vitinha’s earlier miss irrelevant. Nuno Mendes stepped up to score the decisive spot kick, sealing PSG’s victory and underlining their resilience at the highest level.
For Tottenham, the defeat was a painful reminder of the fine margins in elite football. Despite looking well-drilled and ahead of schedule under Frank, they were undone by lapses in concentration and an inability to manage the closing stages. Still, the performance offered encouragement, particularly in their set-piece execution and attacking transitions. For PSG, the win reinforced their reputation as serial winners capable of turning games around when it matters most.
