Paris Saint-Germain have claimed their first-ever UEFA Super Cup following a dramatic late comeback against Tottenham Hotspur, winning 4–3 on penalties after a 2–2 draw in regulation time.
Tottenham led through Micky van de Ven (38’) and Cristian Romero (52’).
PSG struck back late: Lee Kang-In (85’) reduced the deficit, and Gonçalo Ramos equalized in the 90+4’ with a diving header from an Ousmane Dembélé cross.
In the penalty shootout, Nuno Mendes scored the decisive kick after Spurs’ misses from Van de Ven and Mathys Tel.
Awarded Man of the Match, Ousmane Dembélé was electric throughout the game. Operating primarily on the right wing, he constantly troubled Tottenham’s defense with blistering pace, quick changes of direction, and precise delivery. His persistence paid off in stoppage time, when he delivered the inch-perfect assist for Ramos’ dramatic equalizer.
In extra time, Dembélé’s relentless dribbling forced Spurs to double-mark him, opening up space for PSG’s attack. Even in the shootout, his confidence was evident—he converted his penalty with composure. Fans and pundits alike hailed his performance as one of the finest individual displays in a Super Cup final.
Key Stats & Context
Event: 2025 UEFA Super Cup Final – stakes: Champions League winners vs Europa League champions
Date & Venue: 13 August 2025 at Stadio Friuli, Udine, Italy
Super Cup Significance: PSG made history as the first French team to lift the UEFA Super Cup, enhancing their dominant 2025 trophy haul.
Ousmane Dembélé: 2 key passes, 4 successful dribbles, 1 assist, 1 penalty scored.
Final Take
What seemed like a comfortable Spurs win turned into a PSG masterclass in resilience. Dembélé was the driving force behind the comeback, Lee Kang-In’s goal sparked belief, and Ramos delivered the equalizer. Mendes’ winning penalty capped off a historic night for the Parisians.
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