PSG adds Super Cup to trophy haul after comeback win over Spurs

UDINE, Italy — European champion Paris Saint-Germain began the new season by lifting more silverware on Wednesday, as it beat Tottenham Hotspur 4-3 on penalties in the UEFA Super Cup after producing a late comeback to draw the match 2-2.

Spurs looked set to get their hands on the trophy in their first competitive match under new coach Thomas Frank, leading 2-0 just after halftime at the Stadio Friuli in Udine, Italy.

Micky van de Ven gave last season's Europa League winner the lead on 39 minutes and Cristian Romero got the second goal three minutes into the second half.

However, PSG was rescued by two substitutes, as Lee Kang-in pulled a goal back in the 85th minute and Goncalo Ramos headed in the equalizer four minutes into injury time.

That meant a penalty shootout, which started badly for PSG when Vitinha put the first kick wide.

New Paris goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier then saved an effort from Van de Ven, and Mathys Tel missed the target, allowing Nuno Mendes to convert the winning penalty for PSG.

Dominic Solanke, Rodrigo Bentancur and Pedro Porro all scored from the spot for Spurs, albeit in vain. Ramos, Ousmane Dembele and Lee converted for PSG before Mendes stepped up.

It is the first time PSG, or indeed any French club, has lifted the Super Cup, and it takes its tally of trophies won in 2025 to five.

"I am proud. We haven't had much preparation, but you could see that football is not only about the physical aspect — it is also about the mental aspect, being in the right place, having the right tactics," PSG captain Marquinhos told broadcaster Canal Plus.

"They sat back a lot after going 2-0 up, and it is dangerous to invite PSG to come at you like that."

It is the perfect start to the new campaign for Luis Enrique's team, which had a shortened off-season break having lost the FIFA Club World Cup final to Chelsea exactly a month ago.

It only began preseason training a week ago and played no friendly matches before this game.

PSG now begins the new Ligue 1 campaign on Sunday away to Nantes, while Spurs will turn their attention to the start of the Premier League season, which they kick off at home against Burnley on Saturday.

"I think we played a very good game against one of the best teams in the world — maybe the best at this moment in time," Frank told TNT Sports.

"I think we had them exactly where we wanted them for 80-something minutes, until the 2-1 goal. Then, of course, that shifted a little bit of the momentum, but there were so many positives.

"I am so proud of the team, the players, the club, the fans. I think there is a lot to be happy with. It is a flip of a coin when you go into a penalty shootout."

As well as Frank making his debut on the bench, new signings Mohammed Kudus and Joao Palhinha both started for Spurs.

Chevalier made his debut in goal for PSG following his arrival from Lille, a move which has sidelined Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma from Enrique's team.

"We relied on Lucas ... he just arrived, but it was time for him to show off. We're very happy because he made it," Enrique said.

"This is PSG, you have to know how to handle the pressure, Lucas is a top-class goalkeeper, he's capable of it. He did his job, and was welcomed with a trophy."

Enrique admitted that the publicity surrounding Donnarumma was far from ideal for the club. "Everyone was talking about the situation; his (Lucas' position) wasn't easy, but he showed great character," Enrique added.

"It's a bit of a script: he comes in and saves a penalty. It's a good start for him, we're happy," teammate Dembele said.

The 23-year-old stopper was called into action to tip over a Richarlison shot midway through the first half, but couldn't prevent Van de Ven giving Spurs the lead as the interval approached.

Chevalier tipped Palhinha's shot onto the bar after Spurs sent a ball into the Paris area, but there was nothing he could do to stop Dutch defender Van de Ven scoring with the follow-up.

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