UDINE, Italy – Paris Saint-Germain completed a stunning comeback to lift the 2025 UEFA Super Cup, defeating Tottenham Hotspur 4-3 on penalties after a dramatic 2-2 draw in regulation. The match, played Wednesday in Udine, Italy, showcased an emotional rollercoaster for fans on both sides.
PSG’s Nuno Mendes slotted home the decisive penalty to secure the club’s fifth trophy of 2025, capping a comeback that saw Spurs throw away a commanding 2-0 lead in the closing minutes.
Late Drama Sends Match to Penalties
Lee Kang-in pulled one back for PSG in the 85th minute, and Goncalo Ramos scored a stoppage-time header in the fourth minute of injury time, forcing a tense shootout. Tottenham’s hopes of early silverware under new manager Thomas Frank were dashed despite their dominant first-half display.
Spurs had surged ahead with two set-piece goals. Micky van de Ven opened the scoring after Cristian Romero’s header created the chance, and Pedro Porro’s delivery allowed Romero himself to double the lead three minutes into the second half.
PSG’s Champions Respond
Champions League winners PSG, who had only returned to preseason following July’s Club World Cup, showcased their quality under pressure. After the first goal by Lee, Ramos’s stoppage-time equalizer stunned the north London side and set the stage for the shootout.
Tottenham briefly held the advantage when Vitinha missed PSG’s first penalty. However, misses from Van de Ven and Mathys Tel swung momentum in PSG’s favor, allowing Luis Enrique’s squad to triumph despite a strong defensive display from Spurs.
Key Moments in Regulation
- Tottenham’s Romero captained the side in his first official match following Son Heung-Min’s move to LAFC.
- Debutants like Mohammed Kudus and goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier were pivotal in early stages, with Chevalier saving efforts from Richarlison and Kudus.
- Spurs looked dominant, but a sliced clearance from Van de Ven almost gifted PSG’s Ousmane Dembélé a chance before Tottenham’s opening goal.
- PSG had a disallowed goal in the 66th minute when Bradley Barcola’s strike was called offside, highlighting the tension and drama of the match.
Shootout Heartbreak for Spurs
Despite correctly predicting penalty sequences and Tottenham captain Romero’s leadership, the penalty shootout ended in heartbreak for Spurs. PSG held their nerve, converting all remaining kicks, while Tottenham faltered under immense pressure.
Nuno Mendes sealed the victory with the final penalty, sending PSG fans into celebration and denying Spurs their first Super Cup in years.
Looking Ahead
The UEFA Super Cup is an annual clash between the Champions League and Europa League winners, and this year’s edition will be remembered for Spurs’ late collapse and PSG’s incredible comeback. For Thomas Frank, it was a competitive debut, but one that ended in disappointment after a promising start.
PSG continues its dominant 2025 run with yet another trophy, reinforcing their status as a European powerhouse, while Tottenham will regroup for the upcoming Premier League season, hoping to recover from a gut-wrenching finale in Udine.
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