Spurs Collapse in Dramatic Super Cup Final as PSG Triumph in Penalty Shootout Comeback
Tottenham Hotspur endured a crushing defeat in the UEFA Super Cup after letting a two-goal advantage slip through their fingers, ultimately falling to Paris Saint-Germain in a tense penalty shootout. The match, which brought together Champions League holders PSG and Europa League winners Spurs, delivered a thrilling spectacle full of late drama and emotional swings.
Despite PSG having only recently returned to pre-season training just a week prior, their performance in the opening 45 minutes lacked sharpness and attacking bite. Although the French side dominated possession for much of the first half, they struggled to create meaningful chances and rarely tested Tottenham goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario. Their lack of cutting edge was evident, as Spurs looked the more threatening side on the break.
UEFA Super Cup Final’s opener
Tottenham’s pressure eventually paid off just before half-time. João Palhinha’s powerful attempt was tipped onto the crossbar by PSG’s new goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier, but the rebound fell kindly to defender Micky van de Ven, who reacted swiftly to fire the ball into the net and give Spurs a deserved 1–0 lead.
Moments before the break, the North London club nearly doubled their advantage when Mohammed Kudus met a cross with a firm header that rattled the post. However, Spurs would not have to wait long after the restart to extend their lead. Cristian Romero, newly appointed as club captain, rose highest to meet a corner and nodded the ball home, putting Tottenham 2–0 up and seemingly on course for their first Super Cup title.
PSG’s comeback in UEFA Super Cup Final
The match appeared to be slipping away from the Parisians, but a late flurry of attacks reignited their hopes. In the 85th minute, Kang-in Lee produced a clinical finish to halve the deficit, injecting belief into the PSG ranks. As the clock ticked into stoppage time, substitute Gonçalo Ramos delivered a dramatic equaliser, tapping in after a scramble in the box to send the game to penalties.
The shootout was a nerve-wracking affair. While both sides converted their opening spot-kicks, Tottenham’s composure wavered. Micky van de Ven, the scorer of Spurs’ first goal, saw his effort saved, and Mathys Tel also failed to convert. PSG capitalized on the momentum, with Nuno Mendes stepping up confidently and blasting his penalty into the top of the net to seal a stunning comeback victory for the Ligue 1 giants.
For Tottenham’s new manager Thomas Frank, the result marked a bitterly disappointing start to his tenure. What looked to be a statement win and a potential first piece of silverware evaporated in the closing moments and the shootout that followed. Meanwhile, PSG’s resilience and mental strength ensured they added another trophy to their growing European collection, despite entering the match underprepared and initially out of rhythm.
