Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) has clinched the UEFA Super Cup with a dramatic 4-3 penalty shootout victory over Tottenham Hotspur following a 2-2 draw after regular time at the Stadio Friuli in Udine, Italy. The match, pitting the reigning Champions League winners against the Europa League champions, saw Tottenham dominate early, taking a 2-0 lead with goals from Micky van de Ven in the 39th minute and Cristian Romero in the 48th minute, both from set pieces under new manager Thomas Frank’s tactical setup. PSG, hampered by the absence of goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma and a shaky debut from Lucas Chevalier, struggled until a late surge turned the game.
The turnaround began in the 85th minute when substitute Lee Kang-in fired a precise shot from outside the box to pull one back, igniting PSG’s comeback. Deep into stoppage time (90+4), Goncalo Ramos headed home a cross from Ousmane Dembélé to level the score at 2-2, forcing the match into penalties. In the shootout, PSG’s Vitinha missed early, but Chevalier’s save on van de Ven’s attempt kept them in contention. Mathys Tel’s miss for Tottenham proved costly, allowing Lee to put PSG ahead, with Nuno Mendes sealing the win after Pedro Porro’s effort kept Spurs alive briefly. This victory marks PSG’s first UEFA Super Cup title, adding to their 2024-25 treble of Ligue 1, Coupe de France, and Champions League.
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