PSG vs Tottenham: PSG roared back from 0–2 down to beat Tottenham on penalties and lift the UEFA Super Cup in Udine. Get the full PSG vs Tottenham recap, key moments, verified lineups, stats, reaction, and where to watch highlights. Keywords: PSG vs Tottenham, UEFA Super Cup, Super Cup, Tottenham Hotspur, PSG Tottenham, PSG vs SPURS, Tottenham vs PSG, lineups, highlights.
what happened and why it matters
In Udine on August 13, 2025, Paris Saint-Germain produced a last-gasp comeback to draw 2–2 in regulation and then defeated Tottenham Hotspur 4–3 on penalties to capture the UEFA Super Cup. Spurs led 2–0 through Micky van de Ven and Cristian Romero, but late strikes from Lee Kang-in (85’) and Gonçalo Ramos (90+4’) forced a shootout. Nuno Mendes converted the clincher as PSG completed a remarkable rally to seal the club’s first Super Cup crown.
Key match facts at a glance
- Final: PSG 2–2 Tottenham (PSG win 4–3 on pens), at Bluenergy Stadium (Stadio Friuli), Udine.
- Tottenham goals: Van de Ven (45’), Romero (49’).
- PSG goals: Lee Kang-in (85’), Gonçalo Ramos (90+4’).
- Shootout: PSG triumph after Spurs misses; Nuno Mendes scores the decider.
- Managers: Luis Enrique (PSG), Thomas Frank (Spurs).
Minute-by-minute story of the Super Cup
Spurs’ dream start. Thomas Frank’s Tottenham executed set-piece precision: Van de Ven broke the deadlock right before the interval, then captain Romero powered in a header early in the second half. For 75 minutes, Spurs controlled space, pressed coherently, and looked destined to add a second trophy of the summer.
PSG’s late surge. Injecting fresh legs, Luis Enrique leaned on his bench. Lee Kang-in halved the deficit on 85’ after a patient PSG phase. In stoppage time, Ousmane Dembélé whipped in a wicked cross that Gonçalo Ramos headed home at full stretch to make it 2–2 in the 94th minute, sending the final to penalties.
From the spot. Under the lights, PSG kept composure; Spurs blinked. After Tottenham misses, Nuno Mendes buried the winner to complete the turnaround. Match reports from multiple outlets confirm the sequence and the decisive kick.
For a clean statistical ledger and event timeline, see the official match page and box score.
Verified lineups & team news (as reported pre-/post-match)
- Official match center: The UEFA page lists line-ups, squad lists and minute-by-minute timeline (useful for post-match verification).
- Broadcast & kit details: Tottenham’s site provided how to watch, match-center access, and pre-game team news.
- Box score/analysis: ESPN’s game file includes venue, referee, coverage details and a concise match report.
Tip for editors: embed the UEFA lineup widget or cite the UEFA page for definitive starters/subs and substitutions to keep your article canonical post-publication.
Tactical takeaways
1) Spurs’ structure worked—until it didn’t.
Tottenham’s out-of-possession 4-4-2 press under Thomas Frank tracked PSG’s pivots effectively for 70+ minutes. Set-piece threat (Van de Ven, Romero) validated the approach. The late collapse stemmed from PSG’s wing overloads and Spurs’ fatigue in the half-spaces, particularly tracking Dembélé’s deliveries and late runners. (Post-match perspectives align with Reuters/ESPN reports.)
2) Luis Enrique’s bench won it.
Lee Kang-in changed the tempo between the lines, and Ramos offered penalty-box craft the classic “impact sub” scenario. Enrique’s risk-reward calls (including goalkeeper selection debates noted in Spain) became vindicated by the result.
3) Margins on penalties.
Shootouts compress psychology and mechanics. PSG’s routine held; Spurs’ execution wavered at the critical moments—a theme echoed across neutral match reports.
Highlights: where to watch the best moments
- Extended highlights & trophy lift are already available from broadcast partners and official channels. Start here: ESPN report & video hub, UEFA’s match page, and reputable highlight uploads summarizing the equalizer and shootout.
- Newsroom recaps (Guardian, Independent, NBC) package clips and quotes.
(Avoid dubious “free stream” pages; stick with licensed platforms.)
What the result means
For PSG:
- Adds a first UEFA Super Cup to the trophy cabinet and caps a prolific 2025 haul.
- Validates depth: bench scorers, full-back clutch moment.
- Sets tone for the Ligue 1 and Champions League campaigns—mentality monsters when chasing games.
For Tottenham:
- A harsh lesson despite long stretches of control.
- Encouraging signs: set-piece potency, defensive commitment, clarity of structure under Thomas Frank.
- Next steps: game management in final minutes, buildout patterns when protecting a lead, and resetting quickly for domestic/European openers. NBC captured the tenor of Frank’s post-match reaction.
“Where to watch” (replays & VOD)
- U.S.: Paramount+ carried the Super Cup; check for match replays and condensed games.
- UK/Ireland: TNT Sports broadcast the match; look for on-demand replays.
- Global: See UEFA’s match hub and local rightsholders listed via ESPN’s pre-match “how to watch” explainer.
84′ | PSG 0-2 Tottenham
85′ | PSG 1-2 Tottenham
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— Football Tweet ⚽ (@Football__Tweet) August 13, 2025
Stats corner & context
- Scoreline: 2–2 (PSG win 4–3 pens). Venue: Udine (Bluenergy Stadium). Referee: João Pinheiro.
- Timeline confirmations (85’, 90+4’): consistent across Reuters, ESPN, Al Jazeera.
- Historic note: French clubs have had limited success historically in the Super Cup; this win carries symbolic weight for PSG and Ligue 1. (See match reports referencing the milestone.
Post-match quotes & reaction (round-up)
- Luis Enrique lauded the team’s resilience and the bench’s impact in pulling off the comeback and handling the shootout.
- Thomas Frank emphasized the good 80 minutes, rued the closing stages, and urged immediate focus on the season ahead.
- Neutral desks (Guardian/ESPN) spotlighted Nuno Mendes and the psychological pivot once Lee’s goal went in.