PSG snatches the European Super Cup from Tottenham’s hands

Sports writing (EFE).- Luis Enrique’s PSG became European champions again and tasted a continental title again, the second in a row after the Champions League won in Munich, after defeating Tottenham 4-3 in the penalty shootout of a match that was practically lost, with a 0-2 against in the 84th minute that they came back to add the ‘Super Champion’ label in a year of glory for the Parisian club.

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PSG was down and out. In the 84th minute, the 0-2 score in favor of Tottenham barely allowed for thoughts of a comeback from the Parisians. Because they were generating danger. They hadn’t exerted the crushing superiority of other times. Until Kang-In Lee’s left-footed shot hit the net. There, the ‘Spurs’ sank. PSG grew. And Gonçalo Ramos appeared to take the duel to penalties in the 94th minute. This was not the PSG seen in Munich, that perfect machine that ran over Inter Milan to lift their first ‘orejona’. It was a team that struggled to find rhythm. Without a preseason, bruised by the defeat against Chelsea in the Club World Cup and mired in controversy over the situation of goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma. Too much against them to shine in their first match after the holidays.

Tottenham’s Rise
PSG struggled with Tottenham’s aerial game. That’s how they conceded the two goals. First Van de Ven, in the 39th minute. Then ‘Cuti’ Romero, in the 48th. The latter, with an error from Lucas Chevalier, who was the focus of attention due to the Donnarumma controversy. Tottenham, for a good part of the match, felt entitled to dream.

Because Thomas Frank’s tactical approach, on the most important night of his career, was perfect for taking advantage of a PSG that arrived at the match in a fragile state, with too many open fronts that ended up taking their toll. High pressure, fleeting counterattacks and the aerial ball as the best ally. And goalkeeper Vicario, who played in his native Udine, barely had any work until the final stages. Tottenham really believed it. Somewhat gripped at the start. But little by little more comfortable. More whole. With more precise counters. Thus launched the first warning. Richarlison’s shot that Chevalier, a great protagonist, saved with style. His first great save with PSG on a night that was a roller coaster of emotions. The young French goalkeeper also shone in the 39th minute with a saving save that deflected Palhinha’s shot onto the crossbar. But he couldn’t prevent the rebound from falling gently to Van de Ven, the first goalscorer of the night, guilty of Tottenham going into halftime. It was a very hard blow for PSG, who came onto the field somewhat disoriented, without the confidence they displayed in this campaign. And they paid dearly for it. In another set-piece play. This time, with ‘Cuti’ as the offensive protagonist, heading in a cross from Pedro Porro. And with Chevalier singled out. The goalkeeper clearly erred in the clearance and undermined PSG’s chances. PSG’s Resurgence from the Bench
The match seemed to be decided. PSG was lurking around the area, although without giving a sense of danger. Until two unexpected heroes appeared. Kang-In Lee and Gonçalo Ramos. They came off the bench and revolutionized the match.

PSG players Gonçalo Ramos (i) and Ousmane Dembélé (d) celebrate after scoring a goal against Tottenham, during the European Super Cup final, this August 13, 2025, at the Bluenergy Stadium in Udine (Italy). EFE/Alessio Marini
The South Korean unleashed a left-footed shot from the edge of the area that made Tottenham tremble. Five minutes plus six of added time ahead. And at the buzzer, in the 94th minute, a cross from Dembelé found in Ramos the perfect ally. PSG resurrected. Tottenham ‘died’. The penalties, which did not start well for the French, with Vitinha’s error, ended up dictating the sentence. PSG, ‘Super Champion’ of Europe. Luis Enrique worked the miracle again. And the ‘sextet’ is still possible.

Technical sheet of the European Super Cup final
PSG (2): Chevalier; Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, Nuno Mendes; Vitinha, Zaïre-Emery (Kang-In Lee, m.68), Doué (Gonçalo Ramos); Barcola (Mbaye, m.67), Kvaratskhelia (Fabián Ruiz, m.60) and Dembélé. Tottenham Hotspur (2): Vicario; Pedro Porro, Romero, Danso, Van de Ven; Bentancur, Palhinha (Gray, m.72), Sarr (Bergvall, m.91); Johnson, Richarlison (Solanke, m.72) and Kudus (Tel, m.79). Goals: 0-1, m.39: Van de Ven; 0-2, m.48: Romero; 1-2, m.85: Kang-In Lee; 2-2, m.94: Gonçalo Ramos. Referee: João Pinheiro (Portugal). Showed yellow cards to Barcola (m.56), Pacho (m.58), Dembélé (m.90) for PSG; and to Richarlison (m.53), Danso (m.62) for Tottenham. Incidents: match corresponding to the 2025 UEFA Super Cup final, played at the Bluenergy Stadium in Udine (northern Italy).