PSG 2-2 Spurs (Aug 13, 2025) Game Analysis

Paris Saint-Germain defeated Tottenham Hotspur 4-3 in a penalty shootout to win the UEFA Super Cup in Udine after staging a dramatic late comeback. Nuno Mendes converted the decisive penalty, securing PSG's fifth trophy of 2025.

Tottenham had led 2-0 through set-piece goals by Micky van de Ven and Cristian Romero, positioning them for victory until the final minutes. PSG substitutes Lee Kang-in and Goncalo Ramos scored in the 85th minute and fourth minute of stoppage time respectively, forcing the match into penalties after a 2-2 draw in regulation.

In the shootout, Vitinha missed PSG's opening penalty, but Tottenham's Van de Ven and Mathys Tel subsequently failed to convert their kicks. This allowed Luis Enrique's side to triumph despite Spurs' strong performance in new manager Thomas Frank's competitive debut.

The match featured key moments including Khvicha Kvaratskhelia's early missed chance for PSG, a crucial save by PSG debutant goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier against Richarlison, and Marquinhos' vital block to deny Mohammed Kudus. Tottenham's opening goal originated from a Romero header off Guglielmo Vicario's diagonal pass, with Van de Ven scoring on the rebound after João Palhinha's initial effort hit the crossbar.

This annual fixture between the Champions League (PSG) and Europa League (Tottenham) winners marked Romero's first official match as Spurs captain following Son Heung-min's departure to LAFC. Frank immediately implemented his tactical approach with Romero in a back three formation.