Super Cup Final: PSG Stuns Tottenham with Dramatic Comeback Victory

On Wednesday, August 13, the football world saw a dramatic match. The UEFA Super Cup final was played in Udine, Italy. It was a game between two strong teams. Paris Saint-Germain, known as PSG, played against Tottenham Hotspur. PSG was the winner of the Champions League. Tottenham had won the Europa League.

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The game started well for Tottenham. They looked more ready to play. PSG’s players had a shorter break. This was because they played in the Club World Cup. Tottenham took advantage of this. They played strong football. Their defense was very good. They closed down the space for PSG’s attackers.

Tottenham scored the first goal in the first half. Micky van de Ven, a defender, scored it. The ball hit the crossbar, and he was quick to get the rebound. It was a good start for Tottenham. The new PSG goalkeeper, Lucas Chevalier, was not happy.

Early in the second half, Tottenham scored again. Cristian Romero, the new captain for Tottenham, scored with his head. He was celebrating his new role. The score was now 2-0 to Tottenham. It looked like they would win the trophy.

But PSG did not give up. They kept fighting. Their coach, Luis Enrique, made some changes. He put on new players. These players made a big difference. In the last few minutes, the game changed completely.

Lee Kang-in, a substitute, scored for PSG. He took a powerful shot from outside the box. The score was now 2-1. This goal gave PSG hope. The crowd got very loud.

Then, in the final moments of the game, there was more excitement. Gonçalo Ramos, another substitute, scored the tying goal. He headed the ball into the net. This happened just before the final whistle. The game was tied 2-2. It was a huge comeback for PSG.

The game went to a penalty shootout. Both teams had to be very strong to score. PSG missed their first penalty. Tottenham then had a chance to get ahead. But their players also missed some shots.

In the end, it came down to the final penalty. Nuno Mendes for PSG stepped up to take the shot. He scored calmly. PSG won the penalty shootout 4-3. They lifted the UEFA Super Cup trophy. It was a tough loss for Tottenham. They played well but could not finish the job.

This was a big win for PSG. It was their fifth trophy in 2025. The victory showed their strong spirit. It showed they can come back from behind. For Tottenham, it was a sad ending. But their coach, Thomas Frank, said there were many good things to take from the game. He was proud of his team’s effort.

This game was a great start to the new football season. It was full of goals, drama, and big moments. The fans who watched saw a true football classic. It proved that in football, the game is never over until the final whistle.