Paris Saint-Germain came from two goals down to defeat Tottenham Hotspur 4-3 on penalties in the Uefa Super Cup in Udine, claiming their first Super Cup title. The match ended 2-2 after extra time, with PSG scoring twice in the final five minutes of normal time to force a shootout.
Tottenham dominated much of the game, taking a 2-0 lead through goals in the first half and early second half. However, PSG, the reigning European champions, mounted a late fightback with two superb strikes to level the score. The momentum shifted decisively in the shootout, where PSG kept their nerve to secure victory.
Spurs manager Thomas Frank remained philosophical after the defeat. “We played a very good game against one of the best teams in the world,” he said. “We had them exactly where we wanted them for 80-something minutes. It’s a flip of a coin when you go to a penalty shootout.” He praised his team's performance and resilience, calling it a sign of progress under his leadership.
PSG captain Marquinhos lifted the trophy after his side's triumph, consoling dejected Tottenham players who had given everything. Luis Enrique’s team added the Super Cup to their growing collection, while Spurs were left to rue what might have been but could take heart from a display that bodes well for the new season.
The victory marks a historic moment for French football, as PSG became the first French club to win the Uefa Super Cup. For Tottenham, it was a painful but promising start to life under Thomas Frank, with the Premier League season beginning on Saturday against Burnley.
