PARISIAN MIRACLE! Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) produced a stunning late comeback to win their first-ever UEFA Super Cup, in a final that will be remembered as one of the most dramatic in recent history. At the Bluenergy Stadium in Italy, the French champions were trailing 0-2 until the 84th minute, but goals from Lee Kang-in and Gonçalo Ramos forced a penalty shootout, where they triumphed 4-3 over Tottenham Hotspur.
From the opening whistle, Tottenham were the sharper side. Thomas Frank, making his official debut as Spurs manager, set up his team to press high, break quickly, and exploit set-piece situations. In the 39th minute, João Palhinha’s fierce strike was instinctively saved by PSG goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier, but the rebound fell kindly to Micky van de Ven, who calmly slotted it home. That gave Spurs a 1-0 lead and full control of the match.
Early in the second half, Tottenham struck again. Cristian Romero found a shooting lane inside the box and fired a powerful effort that Chevalier got a touch on but could not keep out. At 0-2, PSG looked out of ideas, having failed to record a single shot on target in the first half—a clear sign of their lack of match sharpness after over a month without competitive football.
Luis Enrique’s men, however, refused to concede defeat. As the game wore on, PSG dominated possession, pushing Tottenham deeper into their own half. The English side’s defensive line held firm until the 84th minute, when Vitinha laid the ball off to Lee Kang-in at the edge of the area. The South Korean midfielder took a quick touch and drilled a low shot into the corner past Guglielmo Vicario, sparking hope of an improbable comeback.
That hope turned into reality deep into stoppage time. Ousmane Dembélé delivered a pinpoint cross from the right flank, and Gonçalo Ramos rose in front of his marker to head the ball powerfully into the net. The 2-2 equaliser sent the PSG bench and travelling fans into delirium.
In the penalty shootout, PSG started nervously as Vitinha clipped the post with the opening kick. But Chevalier saved Van de Ven’s effort to level things up. When Mathys Tel missed for Spurs, the advantage shifted, and Nuno Mendes sealed the 4-3 victory with a thunderous strike from 12 yards. PSG players embraced in celebration, having finally claimed the Super Cup after years of near misses.
Statistically, Tottenham had 26% possession, 13 shots (five on target), and an expected goals tally of 1.38, compared to PSG’s 74% possession, nine shots (three on target), and 1.17 xG. Despite being outperformed in some metrics, PSG’s ability to deliver in the decisive moments made all the difference. It was their first time overturning a two-goal deficit so late since 2005 and their sixth win against an English club in 2025.
For Tottenham, the defeat was bitter. After ending a 17-year European trophy drought with the Europa League title earlier this year, they aimed to add the Super Cup to their collection. But lapses in concentration and fading energy in the closing stages undid 84 minutes of disciplined, effective football. The loss will serve as a tough but valuable lesson as they prepare for the rest of the season.