Tottenham Crumble After Leading 2-0 as Parisians Seal Fifth Trophy of 2025
In a match that had fans on the edge of their seats, Paris Saint-Germain pulled off an incredible turnaround, overturning a two-goal deficit to defeat Tottenham Hotspur in a nail-biting penalty shootout and lift the UEFA Super Cup—their fifth trophy of an already glittering 2025.
Spurs Start Strong Before PSG Fight Back
Tottenham began brightly, with Pedro Porro testing PSG early, but the French giants soon found their rhythm. Despite a few near-misses, including a Khvicha Kvaratskhelia effort dragged wide, Spurs struck first just before halftime. A chaotic scramble from a free-kick ended with Micky van de Ven pouncing on a rebound after João Palhinha’s initial effort was saved onto the post.
The Londoners nearly doubled their lead moments later, only for Mohamed Kudus’ header to crash against the woodwork. But they didn’t have to wait long—just two minutes into the second half, Cristian Romero powered in a header to make it 2-0, leaving PSG with a mountain to climb.
Late Heroics Force Penalties
For much of the second half, Tottenham looked in control, but PSG refused to surrender. A disallowed goal from Bradley Barcola—ruled out for offside—only fueled their determination. With time running out, Lee Kang-in ignited hope with a precise strike from the edge of the box in the 85th minute.
Then, in the dying seconds of stoppage time, Ousmane Dembélé whipped in a cross for Gonçalo Ramos, whose towering header sent the game to penalties, breaking Spurs’ hearts.
Shootout Drama Seals Historic Win
Tottenham initially seized the advantage when Vitinha missed PSG’s first penalty, but Van de Ven’s weak effort was saved by Lucas Chevalier, leveling the shootout. The decisive moment came when Mathys Tel blasted over for Spurs, allowing Nuno Mendes to step up and fire home the winner—making PSG the first French club to ever lift the UEFA Super Cup.
For Tottenham, it was a bitter collapse after a dominant display, while PSG celebrated yet another triumph in what has been a trophy-laden year. The Parisians’ never-say-die spirit proved the difference, capping off a night of unforgettable drama.
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