UEFA Super Cup: PSG's Dramatic Comeback Ends in Victory

Paris Saint-Germain Beat Tottenham on Penalties in UEFA Super Cup

PSG complete stunning comeback against Tottenham Hotspur, winning the UEFA Super Cup in a penalty shootout after the match ended 2-2. Lee Kang-in and Gonçalo Ramos scored crucial goals for PSG in the dying minutes.

Paris Saint-Germain scored twice in the final stretch to force a penalty shootout, ultimately beating Tottenham Hotspur 4-3 and clinching their maiden UEFA Super Cup title. The match ended 2-2 after regular time, with Lee Kang-in and Goncalo Ramos scoring crucial late goals for PSG. Tottenham had dominated early on, with Micky van de Ven opening the scoring in the 39th minute and Cristian Romero doubling the lead just after halftime.

The Thrilling Comeback

PSG staged an impressive comeback, with Lee Kang-in scoring in the 85th minute and Goncalo Ramos netting a header in stoppage time to level the score. The penalty shootout was intense, with PSG's Lucas Chevalier saving Tottenham's Van de Ven's penalty and Nuno Mendes scoring the winning penalty.

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Post-Match Implications

This victory marks PSG's fifth trophy in 2025, boosting their momentum for the Champions League campaign. Despite the loss, Tottenham's performance signals their potential to challenge top teams, showcasing their attacking brilliance.

Six minutes later, a well-orchestrated PSG attack unfolded, but Khvicha Kvaratskhelia's shot flew wide of the target after a clever team move.

Richarlison sparked a Spurs attack midway through the first half, bursting forward after winning the ball in midfield. He played a neat one-two with Mohamed Kudus before unleashing a powerful first-time strike that PSG goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier tipped over the crossbar.

Kudus soon followed up with a shot of his own, but Marquinhos made a crucial block to deny the Spurs midfielder. The underdogs took the lead just before the half-hour mark wasn't mentioned but Micky van de Ven scored in the 39th minute and Cristian Romero doubled the lead just after halftime wasn't part of this specific paragraph but was part of the game.

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Cristian Romero headed Vicario's free-kick into the box, where João Palhinha met it, forcing Lucas Chevalier to make an incredible save that ricocheted off the post. Micky van de Ven pounced on the rebound, slotting home the opener.

Tottenham nearly doubled their lead when Kudus threw himself at Richarlison's header, but his effort crashed against the post.

PSG's half-time adjustments didn't solve their defensive woes, as Spurs's set-piece threat was evident again two minutes into the second half, with another free-kick finding Romero at the back post.

Romero headed home a second free-kick, this time squirming under the dive of Chevalier to make it 2-0 Spurs.

The game remained one-way, with Spurs players Porro and Kevin Danso having shots fly narrowly wide. PSG's first shot on goal came courtesy of Désiré Doué, whose effort was saved by Vicario. Fabián Ruiz picked up the rebound and set up Bradley Barcola, but the promising attack was nullified due to Ruiz being offside.

PSG's pressure finally paid off with five minutes remaining, as Lee Kang-in unleashed a precise shot from the edge of the box, dramatically reducing the deficit.

In a thrilling finale, PSG's persistence was rewarded in stoppage time when Ousmane Dembélé's cross was headed home by Gonçalo Ramos, completing an extraordinary comeback and sending the match to penalties.

The match went to penalties, with PSG's Vitinha missing the first spot-kick, giving Tottenham an early advantage. However, the tide turned when Lucas Chevalier saved Micky van de Ven's penalty, leveling the shootout.

After a tense exchange, Mathys Tel's missed penalty proved costly for Spurs, as Nuno Mendes capitalized on the opportunity, slamming home the winning penalty to secure PSG's maiden UEFA Super Cup title.