PSG faces Spurs in UEFA Super Cup

Paris Saint-Germain and Tottenham Hotspur prepare for the UEFA Super Cup with changes in the lineup and new fitness concerns.

PSG faces Spurs in UEFA Super Cup

Paris Saint-Germain will go into the final with a rethink in goal. Lucas Chevalier is expected to start ahead of Gianluigi Donnarumma after a late switch, and Ilya Zabarnyi has joined the defense. Neves is suspended, while Willian Pacho and Lucas Hernandez are back from suspension and available. Donnarumma did not travel with the squad, signaling a larger shift in plans. As Enrique put it, Chevalier and Renato Marin are part of difficult decisions to make, and the coach praised Donnarumma even as alternatives are explored.

Tottenham Hotspur arrive with a busy summer behind them and a disruption in their plans as James Maddison misses most of the season due to injury. Defenders and midfielders Radu Dragusin and Dejan Kulusevski are sidelined long term, while Destiny Udogie is a doubt at left back. Dominic Solanke could be fit to start after an ankle issue, and the squad is framed by several changes under Thomas Frank. The published lineups feature Vicario in goal and a back four, with a midfield trio and a forward line that may feature Solanke if cleared for selection.

This matchup is less about nostalgia and more about transitions. PSG appears to be prioritizing a goalkeeper who fits Enrique’s preferred style, signaling a shift in how they balance experience with a new defensive setup. Tottenham, meanwhile, is testing depth and discipline after a turbulent summer, where key departures and fresh arrivals must quickly gel under the spotlight of a final. The Super Cup becomes a probe of both teams’ longer-term plans: PSG to sustain dominance in a changing squad, Spurs to prove their rebuilding is on track under new leadership. The game will likely hinge on how quickly the new pieces come together and how well each manager manages risk in a one-off showpiece.

Highlights

Rosters and plans will be tested when the whistle blows