PSG Comeback Win Against Tottenham Hotspur in Super Cup

Paris Saint-Germain staged a stunning comeback to beat Tottenham Hotspur and win their first-ever UEFA Super Cup. The match ended 2–2 after 90 minutes and went to penalties, where PSG triumphed 4–3. This game instantly earned legendary status for its late goals and nerve-wracking finish.

Tottenham’s Strong Tactics Against PSG With Early 2 Goals Lead

Tottenham entered the game with a sharp tactical plan. Frank set them up in a 3-4-1-2 formation, aiming to control the middle of the park while exploiting PSG’s high defensive line on set pieces. The plan worked flawlessly in the first half.

In the 39th minute, Micky van de Ven ghosted past his marker to slot home a clever low cross after a short-corner routine. PSG’s defenders were caught flat-footed, and the Dutchman made no mistake with his finish.

The second blow came almost immediately after the restart. Just three minutes into the second half, Cristian Romero timed his jump perfectly to meet James Maddison’s whipped free-kick, sending a bullet header into the net. At 2–0, Spurs looked in complete control. Their back three Romero, van de Ven, and Destiny Udogie kept PSG’s attacks at bay, while midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur dictated the pace of the game.

PSG Struggle to Find Rhythm: Missed Chances and Frustration

For much of the match, PSG looked uncharacteristically flat. Star forward vitingha struggled to find space as Tottenham doubled up on him. Marco Verratti and Warren Zaïre-Emery worked tirelessly in midfield but found it difficult to break Spurs’ defensive shape.

The French champions did have chances most notably when Ousmane Dembele’s curling shot in the 57th minute forced a fine save from Guglielmo Vicario but they lacked the cutting edge to get back into the game. Luis Enrique, clearly frustrated, began making substitutions to inject energy into his team.

Penalty Shootout : Mendes Seals Heroic Victory for PSG

The tension carried into the shootout. Tottenham’s early misses from Mathys Tel and van de Ven opened the door for PSG. Even Vitinha’s initial miss couldn’t stop them. Lucas Chevalier, chosen over veteran Donnarumma, came up big with a key save.

At the final spot-kick, Nuno Mendes sealed the win for PSG etching their name into history as the first French club to win the Super Cup.

Historic Night in Udine and All PSG Fans

The Stadio Friuli in Udine, Italy, provided a fitting backdrop for the 50th UEFA Super Cup. The 21,000-plus fans witnessed a match that had everything: tactical battles, wonder goals, late drama, and penalty shootout heroics. Ousmane Dembélé, with his tireless runs and crucial assist, was named Player of the Match.

As the PSG squad lifted the silverware, chants from their traveling supporters filled the stadium. For Spurs, it was a painful reminder of football’s fine margins. For neutrals, it was the kind of match that makes the Super Cup far more than just a pre-season curtain-raiser.

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