PSG Win UEFA Super Cup in Thrilling Penalty Shootout

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) mounted a late comeback to beat Tottenham Hotspur 4-3 on penalties in the UEFA Super Cup final, lifting their first-ever silverware. The match was tied 2-2 at the end of regular time.

In a tense penalty shootout, PSG goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier saved one attempt and Nuno Mendes converted the winning penalty to seal the victory for Paris. This is PSG’s fifth trophy win in 2025, marking an impressive start to the new campaign under manager Luis Enrique.

PSG had been behind 2-0 just after half-time, but substitutes Lee Kang-in and Goncalo Ramos pulled them back with goals in the final minutes of the match. The match went to penalties, where PSG secured their first major trophy win since 2023.

The victory is a notable achievement for Thomas Frank’s Tottenham side, who had been expected to lift the trophy. However, they were unable to capitalize on their two-goal lead and suffered defeat in the penalty shootout.

This thrilling win marks an exciting start to the new season for PSG, with fans eagerly anticipating their next match against Liverpool. The UEFA Super Cup victory will be remembered as a turning point in the team’s history, marking a new era of success under manager Luis Enrique.

Source: https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/liveblog/2025/8/13/live-psg-vs-tottenham-uefa-super-cup