PSG win Super Cup on penalties

Nuno Mendes scored the winning penalty as PSG beat Tottenham on penalties after a 2-2 draw in Udine.

Nuno Mendes clinches PSG Super Cup victory in dramatic shootout

The UEFA Super Cup in Udine finished 2-2 after extra time, then PSG won on penalties. Tottenham struck two goals from set pieces, with Pedro Porro delivering a string of dangerous deliveries and Cristian Romero getting on the scoresheet. Paris Saint-Germain, slow to find rhythm early, fought back late when Gonçalo Ramos headed home from a cross by Ousmane Dembele to force a shootout. In the end, the late drama belonged to the spot as Micky van de Ven and Mathys Tel missed for Spurs and Lucas Chevalier saved one kick before Nuno Mendes sealed the win for PSG.

The match highlighted Tottenham’s reliance on wing backs and crosses to create chances, while PSG’s attack showed flashes of quality even when not at their sharpest. Spurs could leave Udine with some positives, notably Mohammed Kudus’s tireless work and Rasharlison-linked creativity in attack, but they also faced questions about squad depth and midfield balance. PSG, meanwhile, faced a demanding schedule and a debuting goalkeeper who navigated a difficult night, underscoring how depth and rotation will matter for a team chasing trophies this season.

Tottenham’s performance suggests a club still adjusting to a new manager’s methods. Their strength on set pieces and a compact three-man back line gave them control for long stretches, but the late equaliser exposed a fragility in discipline and focus that can seep into a squad over a tough season. The match also underscored the need for a prominent attacking option for Spurs, a topic manager Thomas Frank has already flagged. For PSG, the result offered relief more than a cure: a win in a demanding fixture but questions about consistency and match sharpness remain when the calendar compresses big nights into quick turnarounds.

The broader takeaway is that big trophies keep testing teams in ways that league play does not. Spurs gained a reality check; PSG earned a trophy moment, but their path relies on managing fatigue and maintaining a high level of concentration, even when the game looks beyond reach. The shooting order and the penalties themselves remind fans that pressure often travels with the price of success and that every member of the squad must be ready when the moment arrives.

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Time will tell which lessons stick as both clubs plot their next chapters.