Paris Saint-Germain produced a dramatic late comeback to defeat Tottenham in a penalty shootout and lift the UEFA Super Cup on Wednesday, securing the French club’s fifth trophy of 2025.

Tottenham appeared poised for victory after taking a 2-0 lead in the 85th minute, but PSG refused to give in. Lee Kang-in sparked hope with a fierce strike into the bottom corner, and substitute Gonçalo Ramos delivered a stoppage-time equalizer with a header from Ousmane Dembele’s cross, sending the match to penalties at Stadio Friuli in Udine.

In the shootout, Tottenham initially surged ahead 2-0 after PSG’s Vitinha missed the first attempt. However, the tide turned as Micky van de Ven and Mathys Tel missed their penalties, while PSG scored four consecutive spot kicks, with Nuno Mendes converting the decisive penalty. Coach Luis Enrique said, “Sometimes football is unfair. I have to say we were very lucky in the last 10 minutes that we could score two goals.”

The victory adds to PSG’s remarkable 2025 haul, which includes last season’s treble of the Champions League, Ligue 1, and Coupe de France, as well as January’s Trophee des Champions. The only setback came in last month’s Club World Cup final defeat to Chelsea. Enrique noted his players had only been back in training for six days and took time to find their rhythm.

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It was a turbulent debut for new PSG goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier, who replaced Gianluigi Donnarumma. Chevalier conceded both Tottenham goals—first tipping Joao Palhinha’s shot onto the crossbar before Micky van de Ven scored, and later failing to stop a header from Tottenham captain Cristian Romero. Yet he redeemed himself by saving Van de Ven’s penalty in the shootout. Enrique praised Chevalier’s “personality” under pressure.

For Tottenham, it was the first competitive match under new manager Thomas Frank, who replaced Ange Postecoglou after the Australian led the team to a Europa League triumph. Tottenham initially outperformed PSG and looked well-prepared for the new season, but could not hold their lead. Frank praised his squad’s performance, calling it “almost perfect” and highlighting the team’s strong mentality despite the 2-2 draw in regulation.

PSG’s late surge underscores their resilience and attacking flair, while Tottenham must regroup as they prepare for the new campaign.

Full-time score: PSG 2–2 Tottenham (PSG won on penalties)

Goal scorers: Lee Kang-in, Gonçalo Ramos (PSG); Joao Palhinha, Cristian Romero (Tottenham)

Source: Agency