Micky van de Ven of Tottenham Hotspur celebrates after scoring during the 2025 UEFA Super Cup final football match between Paris Saint-Germain of France and Tottenham Hotspur of England in Udine, Italy, Aug. 13, 2025. (Photo by Alberto Lingria/Xinhua)
UDINE, Italy, Aug. 14 (Xinhua) -- Paris Saint-Germain rallied from two goals down to beat Tottenham Hotspur 6-5 on penalties after a 2-2 draw in regular time, winning their first UEFA Super Cup at the Stadio Friuli on Wednesday night.
The victory made the Ligue 1 side the first French club to lift the trophy in the competition's history.
Both teams created chances early before the English side struck in the 39th minute. A long free kick into the box caused confusion, with Joao Palhinha's close-range shot tipped onto the post by PSG debutant goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier. Micky van de Ven pounced on the rebound to make it 1-0.
Two minutes into the second half, Spurs doubled their lead when Pedro Porro's long free kick found an unmarked Cristian Romero at the far post. The Argentine's header slipped through Chevalier's hands to make it 2-0.
PSG pressed for a response. In the 65th minute, Desire Doue was denied by Guglielmo Vicario before Bradley Barcola scored on the rebound, only for VAR to rule it out for offside. The breakthrough came in the 85th minute when Vitinha played the ball left to substitute Lee Kang-in, who controlled and fired a stunning strike from the edge of the box to pull one back.
Deep into stoppage time, Ousmane Dembele surged down the right and delivered a pinpoint cross for Goncalo Ramos to head in from close range, forcing a penalty shootout as the Super Cup has no extra time.
In the shootout, PSG's Vitinha had his shot saved, Van de Ven's effort was stopped, and Mathys Tel missed for Spurs. Nuno Mendes converted the decisive kick to seal a 4-3 shootout win and a 6-5 victory overall.
The triumph capped a remarkable year for PSG, who have already won the French Super Cup, Ligue 1, French Cup and UEFA Champions League, and now the UEFA Super Cup. They will have the chance to complete a sextuple at the FIFA Intercontinental Cup in December. ■
Team Paris Saint-Germain celebrate during the victory ceremony after the 2025 UEFA Super Cup final football match between Paris Saint-Germain of France and Tottenham Hotspur of England in Udine, Italy, Aug. 13, 2025. (Photo by Alberto Lingria/Xinhua)
Goncalo Ramos of Paris Saint-Germain celebrates after scoring a penalty during the penalty shootout in the 2025 UEFA Super Cup final football match between Paris Saint-Germain of France and Tottenham Hotspur of England in Udine, Italy, Aug. 13, 2025. (Photo by Alberto Lingria/Xinhua)
Paris Saint-Germain's goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier (L) and player Nuno Mendes celebrate after winning the 2025 UEFA Super Cup final football match between Paris Saint-Germain of France and Tottenham Hotspur of England in Udine, Italy, Aug. 13, 2025. (Photo by Alberto Lingria/Xinhua)
Vitinha of Paris Saint-Germain celebrates with the trophy during the victory ceremony after the 2025 UEFA Super Cup final football match between Paris Saint-Germain of France and Tottenham Hotspur of England in Udine, Italy, Aug. 13, 2025. (Photo by Alberto Lingria/Xinhua)
Nuno Mendes of Paris Saint-Germain shoots and scores a penalty during the penalty shootout in the 2025 UEFA Super Cup final football match between Paris Saint-Germain of France and Tottenham Hotspur of England in Udine, Italy, Aug. 13, 2025. (Photo by Alberto Lingria/Xinhua)
Cristian Romero of Tottenham Hotspur celebrates after scoring during the 2025 UEFA Super Cup final football match between Paris Saint-Germain of France and Tottenham Hotspur of England in Udine, Italy, Aug. 13, 2025. (Photo by Alberto Lingria/Xinhua)
Paris Saint-Germain's head coach Luis Enrique reacts during the 2025 UEFA Super Cup final football match between Paris Saint-Germain of France and Tottenham Hotspur of England in Udine, Italy, Aug. 13, 2025. (Photo by Alberto Lingria/Xinhua)
Lee Kang-in of Paris Saint-Germain shoots and scores a penalty during the penalty shootout in the 2025 UEFA Super Cup final football match between Paris Saint-Germain of France and Tottenham Hotspur of England in Udine, Italy, Aug. 13, 2025. (Photo by Alberto Lingria/Xinhua)
Players of Paris Saint-Germain celebrate after winning the 2025 UEFA Super Cup final football match between Paris Saint-Germain of France and Tottenham Hotspur of England in Udine, Italy, Aug. 13, 2025. (Photo by Alberto Lingria/Xinhua)
Players of Paris Saint-Germain celebrate during the victory ceremony after the 2025 UEFA Super Cup final football match between Paris Saint-Germain of France and Tottenham Hotspur of England in Udine, Italy, Aug. 13, 2025. (Photo by Alberto Lingria/Xinhua)
Vitinha (L) of Paris Saint-Germain vies for a header with Kevin Danso of Tottenham Hotspur during the 2025 UEFA Super Cup final football match between Paris Saint-Germain of France and Tottenham Hotspur of England in Udine, Italy, Aug. 13, 2025. (Photo by Alberto Lingria/Xinhua)
Vitinha (R) of Paris Saint-Germain vies with Pape Sarr of Tottenham Hotspur the 2025 UEFA Super Cup final football match between Paris Saint-Germain of France and Tottenham Hotspur of England in Udine, Italy, Aug. 13, 2025. (Photo by Alberto Lingria/Xinhua)
Willian Pacho (1st L) and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (1st R) of Paris Saint-Germain vie with Richarlison (2nd L) of Tottenham Hotspur during the 2025 UEFA Super Cup final football match between Paris Saint-Germain of France and Tottenham Hotspur of England in Udine, Italy, Aug. 13, 2025. (Photo by Alberto Lingria/Xinhua)
Players of Paris Saint-Germain celebrate during the victory ceremony after the 2025 UEFA Super Cup final football match between Paris Saint-Germain of France and Tottenham Hotspur of England in Udine, Italy, Aug. 13, 2025. (Photo by Alberto Lingria/Xinhua)
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