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2025 UEFA Super Cup Match: PSG - Tottenham

The 2025 UEFA Super Cup final was played on 13 August 2025 at Stadio Friuli, where Paris Saint-Germain won the trophy for the first time by defeating Tottenham 4-3 on penalties after a 2-2 draw in regular time.
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August 13, 2025

The 2025 UEFA Super Cup Final was played on 13 August 2025 at the Stadio Friuli in Udine, Italy. The match featured UEFA Champions League champions Paris Saint-Germain against UEFA Europa League champions Tottenham Hotspur. After regulation time ended in a 2-2 draw, the match proceeded directly to a penalty shootout, which Paris Saint-Germain won 4-3, securing the UEFA Super Cup for the first time in the club’s history.

Pre-Match Preparations

Before the match, Paris Saint-Germain earned their place in the Super Cup by winning the 2024-25 UEFA Champions League. Under the management of Luis Enrique, the team defeated Inter 5-0 in the final to claim their first-ever Champions League title. The squad included players such as Ousmane Dembélé, Kang-in Lee, and Gonçalo Ramos.


Tottenham Hotspur qualified for the Super Cup as champions of the 2024-25 UEFA Europa League. The London side, managed by Thomas Frank, secured the trophy by defeating Manchester United in the final. During the summer transfer window, they added players such as Mohammed Kudus, Mathys Tel, and João Palhinha to their roster.


The match at the Stadio Friuli began in the evening under clear skies with a temperature of 27 degrees Celsius and light winds.

Referees

  • Referee: João Pinheiro (Portugal)
  • Assistant Referees: Bruno Jesus (Portugal), Luciano Maia (Portugal)
  • Fourth Official: Elchin Masiyev (Azerbaijan)
  • VAR: Tiago Martins (Portugal)

Lineups

Paris Saint-Germain

Chevalier, Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, Nuno Mendes, Zaïre-Emery, Vitinha, Doué, Barcola, Dembélé, Kvaratskhelia.

Tottenham Hotspur

Vicario, Pedro Porro, Romero, Danso, Van de Ven, João Palhinha, Bentancur, Pape Sarr, Kudus, Richarlison, Spence.

Match Summary

First Half

In the early stages of the match, both teams sought to maintain balance in midfield. Paris Saint-Germain enjoyed greater possession during the first quarter, but Tottenham pressed high and launched rapid counterattacks to threaten the opposition goal.


In the 39th minute, Tottenham took the lead. A free kick from the right side of midfield by goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario was directed toward the left edge of the penalty area. Following a scramble after Cristian Romero headed the ball into the goalmouth, João Palhinha’s shot struck the post after a save by goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier. The rebound fell to Micky van de Ven, who fired from close range to make it 1-0.


In the remaining minutes of the first half, Tottenham played with greater control, while Paris Saint-Germain attempted to create chances through individual efforts by Dembélé on the right flank. However, the French side failed to generate a clear goal-scoring opportunity. The first half ended with Tottenham leading 1-0.


2025 UEFA Super Cup Final: PSG - Tottenham (AA)

Second Half

Tottenham started the second half strongly. In the 48th minute, the English side doubled their lead. From a midfield free kick, Pedro Porro took the ball and delivered an accurate cross toward the back post. Cristian Romero, unmarked in the penalty area, headed the ball into the net to make it 2-0.


After this goal, Paris Saint-Germain shifted their focus to dominating the opponent’s half, with Barcola, Dembélé, and Kvaratskhelia leading the attack in search of scoring opportunities. Luis Enrique introduced attacking options Fabián Ruiz, Kang-in Lee, and Gonçalo Ramos from the 60th minute onward to increase offensive variety.


In the 85th minute, the deficit was reduced to one goal. Kang-in Lee received a pass from Vitinha on the left diagonal outside the penalty area and struck a powerful, accurate low shot that found the top corner of the net. The score became 2-1.


In the 90+4th minute, Paris Saint-Germain equalized. Ousmane Dembélé delivered a cross from the right flank into the penalty area, where Gonçalo Ramos headed the ball into the net. The goal leveled the match at 2-2, and referee João Pinheiro signaled that the match would proceed to a penalty shootout.


2025 UEFA Super Cup Final: PSG - Tottenham (AA)

Penalty Shootout

In the direct shootout, Paris Saint-Germain’s Gonçalo Ramos, Ousmane Dembélé, Kang-in Lee, and Nuno Mendes all converted their penalties, while Vitinha missed his attempt.


For Tottenham, Dominic Solanke, Rodrigo Bentancur, and Pedro Porro scored, but Micky van de Ven and Mathys Tel failed to find the net.


Nuno Mendes scored the decisive penalty to seal the shootout 4-3, making Paris Saint-Germain the champions of the UEFA Super Cup.

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AuthorBurak EnesAugust 13, 2025 at 9:17 PM

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The 2025 UEFA Super Cup final was played on 13 August 2025 at the Stadio Friuli in Udine Italy between UEFA Champions League champions Paris Saint-Germain and UEFA Europa League champions Tottenham Hotspur. Tottenham took a 2-0 lead with goals from Micky van de Ven in the 39th minute and Cristian Romero in the 48th minute. Paris Saint-Germain equalized with goals from Kang-in Lee in the 85th minute and Gonçalo Ramos in the 90+4th minute. In the penalty shootout that followed without extra time PSG defeated their opponents 4-3 to win the UEFA Super Cup for the first time in their history

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