PSG Crowned European Super Cup Champion in an Epic Comeback
Paris Saint-Germain, under the direction of Luis Enrique, has once again demonstrated its greatness by winning the European Super Cup title. The Parisian team achieved a spectacular comeback against Tottenham, securing the victory in an exciting penalty shootout. This triumph marks the second consecutive continental title for PSG, following their victory in the Champions League in Munich.
The match seemed lost for PSG, who were down 0-2 in the 84th minute. However, the Parisian team demonstrated their resilience and fighting spirit, managing to tie the match and force the definition from the penalty spot.
Tottenham, for its part, seemed to be in control of the match, taking advantage of PSG’s weaknesses in aerial play. Van de Ven and ‘Cuti’ Romero scored the goals for the English team, putting the Parisian team in trouble.
The tactical approach of Tottenham, led by Thomas Frank, was effective, exploiting PSG’s vulnerabilities. High pressing, quick counterattacks, and aerial play were the main weapons of the English team.
Tottenham goalkeeper Vicario had an outstanding performance, keeping PSG’s attacks at bay until the final minutes of the match.
The PSG, however, did not give up. Kang-In Lee and Gonçalo Ramos, who came on from the bench, were the unexpected heroes of the match. Lee scored a great goal from outside the area, and Ramos tied the match in the last minute of regular time.
The penalty shootout, although it began with a mistake for PSG, finally gave the victory to the Parisian team, which won the title of European Super Cup. Luis Enrique, once again, demonstrated his ability to guide the team to victory.
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 (Mbappé, 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).
