Paris Saint-Germain celebrated a historic milestone on Wednesday night after defeating Tottenham Hotspur 4-3 on penalties to win their maiden UEFA Super Cup title, following a thrilling 2-2 draw in Udine, Italy.
Tottenham, under the guidance of newly appointed manager Thomas Frank, looked poised to lift the trophy after Micky van de Ven found the net in the 39th minute, followed by Cristian Romero’s goal early in the second half.
However, PSG refused to concede defeat. The French champions mounted a dramatic comeback late in the match, with Lee Kang-in reducing the deficit in the 85th minute and Goncalo Ramos delivering a crucial equalizer deep into stoppage time, forcing the contest into a penalty shootout.
The shootout initially appeared to favor Spurs when Vitinha missed PSG’s opening attempt, but goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier kept his side in the game with a vital save against Van de Ven. A missed effort from Mathys Tel gave Nuno Mendes the chance to decide the match, and the Portuguese defender confidently converted, sealing PSG’s place in history.
Tottenham’s Dominic Solanke, Rodrigo Bentancur, and Pedro Porro successfully scored their penalties, while Ramos, Ousmane Dembele, and Lee also converted for PSG before Mendes’ winning strike.
The win adds another chapter to PSG’s extraordinary year, marking their fifth trophy of 2025. The club’s remarkable run began in May with their first-ever UEFA Champions League crown, achieved through a stunning 5-0 victory over Inter Milan, the largest margin in the competition’s final. That night was illuminated by Desire Doue’s brace, Achraf Hakimi’s opener, and further goals from Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Senny Mayulu, underscoring the strength and depth of Luis Enrique’s young and energetic squad.
For Enrique, this latest triumph comes a decade after he first lifted the Champions League with Barcelona in 2015. PSG’s current side, shaped in the post-Mbappé era, has drawn praise as one of the most complete and balanced teams in contemporary European football.
As they prepare to open their Ligue 1 campaign against Nantes on Sunday, PSG will look to build on their momentum, while Tottenham will focus on regaining form ahead of their Premier League opener against Burnley on Saturday.
What you should know
Paris Saint-Germain’s UEFA Super Cup victory marks a defining moment in the club’s history, completing a remarkable year in which they also secured their first Champions League title.
Under Luis Enrique, the team has showcased depth, resilience, and adaptability, emerging as a dominant force in European football.
