PSG win UEFA Super Cup on penalties

Editorial take on PSG's dramatic UEFA Super Cup win over Tottenham after a stoppage-time turnaround.

PSG Clinches UEFA Super Cup After Late Equalizer In Italy

Paris Saint-Germain beat Tottenham Hotspur 4-3 on penalties to win the UEFA Super Cup after a 2-2 draw in Udine. Lee Kang-in struck in the 85th minute and Goncalo Ramos headed home in stoppage time to force a shootout. Tottenham led twice through set pieces finished by Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven, and PSG responded with late pressure that sent the game to penalties.

In the shootout, PSG held their nerve as Vitinha missed the opening kick but Tottenham also failed to convert with Van de Ven and Mathys Tel missing their attempts, allowing Paris to lift the trophy. PSG, returning from Club World Cup duties and preseason, showed urgency late in regulation and in the decisive penalties, while Spurs felt the sting of a tough late exit under new captain Romero and manager Ange Postecoglou’s system.

The match underscored PSG's ability to turn pressure into progress, with late substitutes Lee Kang-in and Ramos delivering the decisive moments. The win reinforces Paris's mindset that depth and resilience can trump a tough start to the season. The tactical chess match between Luis Enrique and Ange Postecoglou was visible in set-piece execution and late pressing, even as both teams had spells where the game opened up.

For Tottenham, the night highlighted the risks and rewards of a high-line plan anchored by set pieces. Romero's leadership surfaced in defense, but the late collapse on penalties exposes why squad balance and finishing remain crucial as Spurs rebuild under a new captain and new expectations. The result sets up a compelling early chapter for both clubs as they balance domestic duties with European ambitions.

Highlights

The victory adds momentum for PSG as they chase more trophies this season.