Paris Saint-Germain Win UEFA Super Cup After Dramatic Comeback Against Tottenham

Late Turnaround Sends Final to Penalties

Paris Saint-Germain lifted the 2025 UEFA Super Cup after a breathtaking turnaround against Tottenham Hotspur in Udine. Tottenham looked set to lift their first Super Cup by storming to a 2–0 lead through goals from Micky van de Ven and Cristian Romero. However, PSG roared back with late goals from Lee Kang-in and Gonçalo Ramos to force extra time and send the match to penalties—where they ultimately prevailed 4–3.

Key Moments in the Super Cup Showdown

Tottenham dominated much of the early contest, extracting two goals from set pieces. PSG, low on match sharpness after recent commitments, seemed off the pace. But Lee Kang-in’s powerful strike in the 85th minute ignited hope. Substitute Gonçalo Ramos then headed in a dramatic stoppage-time equalizer, completing a remarkable revival.ReutersCartilage Free Captain During the shootout, misses by Van de Ven and Mathys Tel proved costly, while Nuno Mendes converted the decisive penalty to seal PSG’s first Super Cup triumph.ReutersThe Guardian

Reactions and Aftermath

After the game, PSG manager Luis Enrique admitted the turnaround felt more like luck than merit, praising his players’ belief. Meanwhile, Tottenham’s new coach Thomas Frank described the match as a “successful operation… but the patient died,” expressing pride in his squad’s effort despite the heartbreaking end.ESPN.com+1 Tottenham also condemned the racist abuse aimed at Mathys Tel after his missed penalty, calling the conduct “abhorrent” and pledging full support.The Sun

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Conclusion

PSG’s UEFA Super Cup win, built on resilience and late drama, sets a strong tone for their season. Tottenham’s promising performance, although ultimately undone, shows there is much for them to build on moving forward.

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