Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) defeated Tottenham Hotspur 4-3 in a penalty shootout after the match ended 2-2 in regular time, becoming the first French side to win the Uefa Super Cup. The thrilling encounter saw both teams display exceptional skill and determination, but ultimately fell short of victory.
The match began with Tottenham dominating possession, but PSG’s defense held strong until Ousmane Dembélé was replaced by Sergio Ramos, who scored a late equalizer in the 90th minute to force the game into extra time. The first half saw Tottenham take an early lead through Ryan Sessegnon, but PSG responded well, with Sergio Ramos scoring his second goal of the season.
The match remained tied until the 85th minute, when Ousmane Dembélé’s replacement, Ryan Sessegnon was replaced by Lee. However, this change sparked a dramatic shift in momentum, and Paris Saint-Germain scored two goals in quick succession to take the lead. The first goal came from Aissa Mandi’s assist to Ryan Sessegnon but not for him this time but instead from Lee who scored at 85 minutes with an impressive low drive through the crowded box.
Paris Saint-Germain held on until the end of regular time, when Tottenham’s hopes seemed lost, but Dembélé’s late equalizer forced a penalty shootout. Despite trailing in the shootout, Paris Saint-Germain managed to take it home after Sergio Ramos scored the decisive penalty, securing the Uefa Super Cup for his team.
For Spurs, despite their valiant effort, the loss was still an encouragement as Thomas Frank praised his team’s performance and expressed hope that they can build on this match.
Source: https://www.theguardian.com/football/live/2025/aug/13/paris-saint-germain-v-tottenham-uefa-super-cup-live