Paris Saint-Germain secured their fifth piece of silverware of 2025 by defeating Tottenham Hotspur in a dramatic penalty shootout, following a remarkable comeback from two goals down. The French side, who were trailing bPSG Mounts Incredible Comeback to Win UEFA Super Cup on Penaltiesy two goals with just five minutes remaining in regulation, battled back to a 2-2 draw before clinching the UEFA Super Cup with a 4-3 victory on spot kicks.a League holders, started the match with an impressive display of force and cohesion. After an early chance from Khvicha Kvaratskhelia was dragged wide for PSG, Spurs took control. Midway through the first half, a strong run from Richarlison led to a powerful strike that forced new PSG goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier into a difficult save. The underdogs’ determination paid off in the 38th minute when a free-kick led to Micky van de Ven stabbing home a rebound after Chevalier had made a brilliant initial save. The half ended with Spurs nearly doubling their lead, as Mohamed Kudus’s header hit the post.
The second half began with more bad news for PSG, as Cristian Romero’s header from another set piece squirmed under Chevalier and into the net, making it 2-0 to Tottenham just two minutes after the restart. The English side continued to threaten, with efforts from Pedro Porro and Kevin Danso narrowly missing the target.
With 25 minutes left to play, PSG finally created a meaningful opportunity when Désiré Doué’s shot was saved by Guglielmo Vicario, and Bradley Barcola’s subsequent goal was disallowed for an offside. This moment, however, signaled a shift in momentum. PSG began a long period of sustained pressure that finally paid off in the 85th minute, with a crisp strike from Lee Kang-in from the edge of the area. The pressure culminated deep in added time when Ousmane Dembélé’s cross found Gonçalo Ramos, who guided a header past Vicario to level the score and send the match to a penalty shootout.
The shootout was as tense as the game itself. PSG’s Vitinha missed the opening penalty, giving Tottenham an early advantage. However, the tables turned when Micky van de Ven’s shot was saved by Chevalier. With the score level, Mathys Tel missed his penalty for Spurs, giving Nuno Mendes the chance to win it for PSG. He did so decisively, slamming home the winning spot-kick and securing the Super Cup. The win marks the first time a French side has won the competition and adds to a growing trophy cabinet for Paris Saint-Germain in 2025.
