European champions Paris Saint-Germain kicked off their new season in style on August 13 by winning another trophy. They faced Tottenham Hotspur in the UEFA Super Cup and, after an exciting game that ended in a 2-2 tie, they triumphed 4-3 in a penalty shootout. This late comeback allowed them to secure the victory and add more silverware to their collection.
Tottenham’s Strong Start Under New Coach
At the Stadio Friuli in Udine, Italy, the Spurs held a 2-0 lead immediately after the break and appeared to be on course to win a title in their first competitive match under new coach Thomas Frank.
Micky van de Ven gave the previous season’s Europa League winners their opening goal in the 39th minute of play. Cristian Romero added a second goal just three minutes into the second half, giving the team a strong advantage.
PSG’s Incredible Late Comeback
PSG managed to stage an impressive comeback thanks to two substitutes. The team had a ray of hope when Lee Kang–in scored in the 85th minute. Goncalo Ramos then headed in another goal to even the score barely four minutes into extra time.
The game went to a penalty shoot-out, but things didn’t start well for PSG when Vitinha missed their first kick by sending it off the mark.
In a recent game, Van de Ven’s shot was effectively blocked by Lucas Chevalier, PSG’s new goalkeeper. Meanwhile, Mathys Tel had a chance to score but missed. This set the stage for Nuno Mendes, who stepped up and scored the decisive penalty, leading PSG to victory.
Penalty Shootout Details
Dominic Solanke, Rodrigo Bentancur, and Pedro Porro all scored penalty kicks for Tottenham Hotspur, but it wasn’t enough. For Paris Saint-Germain, Ramos, Ousmane Dembele, and Lee also made their penalty kicks successfully before Mendes took his turn.
This is the first time that Paris Saint-Germain F.C., or any football club from France, has won the Super Cup. With this victory, PSG has now won a total of five trophies so far in 2025.
Strong Start to PSG’s New Season
This marks a great beginning for Luis Enrique’s team as they kick off their new season. They had a shorter break than usual since they played in the FIFA Club World Cup final against Chelsea just a month ago and came up short in that match.
Upcoming Matches for Both Teams
To start the new Ligue 1 season, they will go to Nantes on Sunday. Spurs, meanwhile, are preparing for the Premier League season’s opening matchup against Burnley on Saturday at their home stadium.
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