PSG Stages Dramatic Comeback to Win 2025 UEFA Super Cup on Penalties Against Tottenham
In an exhilarating UEFA Super Cup final held on August 13, 2025, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) overturned a two-goal deficit late in the match to draw 2-2 against Tottenham Hotspur before clinching victory 4-3 on penalties at Stadio Friuli in Udine.
Tottenham entered the match strong, building a commanding 2-0 lead by the 85th minute, demonstrating their sharp form and fitness advantage after having trained extensively for six weeks. The English side’s dominance seemed assured until PSG, who had only recently resumed training following the Club World Cup, staged a remarkable late rally.
PSG’s resurgence began with substitute Lee Kang-in’s fierce shot into the bottom corner that narrowed Tottenham’s lead and sparked new hope. The drama intensified when fellow substitute Gonçalo Ramos scored a precise equalizer in the fourth minute of stoppage time, leveling the score at 2-2 and pushing the match to penalties.
The shootout was tightly contested, with Nuno Mendes converting the decisive penalty to secure the trophy for PSG. This victory marked the first time a French club has won the UEFA Super Cup, adding a historic milestone to the club’s achievements.
PSG’s coach Luis Enrique candidly acknowledged that Tottenham deserved to win for most of the game, praising their preparation and performance. He emphasized the fitness gap and the narrow margin of luck that favored PSG in the closing stages, stating, “For 80 minutes we didn’t deserve that, I think Tottenham deserved to win the match because they were in form, they were training for six weeks and they played a great match. But sometimes football is unfair.”
PSG midfielder Vitinha highlighted the team spirit behind the comeback, noting, “That’s really the definition of team because once someone fails you have to help your colleague get back up and we still won. And that’s really incredible because on another day someone else will fail and someone will step up.”
Tottenham’s effort, while ultimately not enough to secure the trophy, demonstrated resilience and quality, running significantly more during the game and maintaining control until the final minutes. The loss will sting, but their performance earned them respect for pushing champions PSG to the limit.
This win adds PSG to the select group of UEFA Super Cup winners, with Real Madrid still holding the record for most titles at six. Spain continues to dominate the overall honors with 17 trophies, followed by England’s 10 and Italy’s 9. The 2025 final also continued the recent trend of Champions League winners prevailing over Europa League holders in the Super Cup.
PSG’s stunning comeback and penalty triumph will be remembered as one of the most dramatic moments in UEFA Super Cup history, showcasing the unpredictable drama and passion that define European club football.