PSG are crowned Supercup winners after a thrilling penalty thriller!

PSG are crowned Supercup winners after a thrilling penalty thriller!

On August 13, 2025, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) won the UEFA Super Cup with a dramatic penalty shootout win against Tottenham Hotspur. The game took place at the Bluenergy Stadium in Udine and ended 2-2 after 90 minutes before PSG won the penalty shootout 4-3. This triumph marks the first Super Cup title for a French team, as Tottenham continue to look for their first Super Cup success in the club's history.

The first part of the game showed Tottenham in strong form. Spurs took the lead through Micky van de Ven in the 39th minute, after a failed shot from João Palhinha, which PSG goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier initially blocked, but van de Ven grabbed the rebound. Just a few minutes after half-time, Cristian Romero made it 2-0 with a header from close range. Chevalier had difficulty defending the ball at that moment.

PSG shows comeback qualities

PSG's return to the game was late but spectacular. In the 85th minute, Lee Kang-in scored with a precise shot from distance and reduced the deficit to 1-2. Just a minute later, in stoppage time, Gonçalo Ramos managed to equalize from close range. PSG caused a dramatic turnaround and forced the penalty shootout. PSG had fewer shots in regular time (4 to 9), but their offense was strong in the crucial moments.

The drama began in the penalty shootout. PSG's Vitinha missed the first penalty, but Chevalier was able to save van de Ven's attempt. The decision came when Nuno Mendes scored the final penalty for PSG, making the final score 4-3. Tottenham, on the other hand, also missed two more shots, which sealed the defeat.

Debut and personnel decisions at PSG

For Paris Saint-Germain, this victory was the start of a new season after the most successful season in the club's history. Coach Luis Enrique had made the decision to leave Gianluigi Donnarumma out of the squad and signed Chevalier for 40 million euros. Chevalier, who made his debut in this game and not only had to replace Donnarumma, showed mixed qualities: While he was under pressure in the first half and made mistakes with Romero's header, he proved to be a hero for his team in the penalty shootout.

This exciting final showed that PSG is back on the right track despite initial difficulties. Victory in the UEFA Super Cup has fans optimistic about the season ahead, while Tottenham missed the opportunity to win a historic title.