Liputan6.com, Jakarta Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) made history by winning the 2025 UEFA Super Cup for the first time.
This dramatic victory came after defeating Tottenham Hotspur on penalties on Wednesday, August 13, 2025.
The prestigious match was held at the Stadio Friuli in Udine, Italy, a silent witness to the struggles of both teams.
The match pitted the 2025 UEFA Champions League champions, PSG, who had previously defeated Inter Milan 5-0 in the final, against the 2025 UEFA Europa League champions, Tottenham Hotspur, who defeated Manchester United 1-0.
Drama unfolded throughout the 90 minutes of regulation time, with Tottenham leading 2-0 before PSG staged a remarkable comeback in the final minutes.
The 2-2 draw forced the match to a penalty shootout, where PSG ultimately emerged victorious 4-3.
A Dramatic Match: Tottenham Leads, PSG Comes Back
The 2025 UEFA Super Cup match between PSG and Tottenham presented captivating drama from the start.
Tottenham Hotspur took the lead with two quick goals.
Micky van de Ven opened the scoring for Spurs in the 39th minute, capitalizing on a loose ball in front of the PSG goal.Entering the second half, Tottenham extended their lead through Cristian Romero's header in the 48th minute.
This goal, a precise free kick, gave Spurs the upper hand with a score of 2-0. PSG's defense briefly looked shaky in the face of the London side's swift and effective counterattacks.
However, Paris Saint-Germain makes a significant move after being scored.
Lee Kang-in managed to reduce the deficit in the 85th minute, giving Les Parisiens hope.
PSG's momentum was further enhanced when Gonçalo Ramos scored the equalizer in the fourth minute of stoppage time (94'), forcing a 2-2 draw in normal time.
A History-Defining Penalty Shootout: PSG Wins First Title
With the score tied at 2-2, the winner of the 2025 UEFA Super Cup had to be decided by a penalty shootout.
During the crucial moment, Paris Saint-Germain appeared more composed and effective in the shootout.
They converted four of their five penalties, while Spurs only get three goals.
Nuno Mendes was the hero, scoring the winning penalty, securing PSG's first trophy in the competition.Conversely, Tottenham Hotspur suffered a bitter blow.
Both Tottenham penalty takers failed to convert, resulting in a 4-3 victory for PSG.
This miss ensured the UEFA Super Cup trophy went to Paris for the first time in history.
The Importance of Victory for Paris Saint-Germain
Victory in the 2025 UEFA Super Cup holds immense significance for Paris Saint-Germain.
This is the first time PSG has lifted the UEFA Super Cup in the club's history.
This success brings their collection of European titles to three, having previously won the UEFA Cup Winners' Cup in 1996 and the UEFA Champions League in 2025.
This achievement also makes PSG the first French club to win the UEFA Super Cup.
The support of nearly 6,000 fans in Udine witnessed a historic moment for Luis Enrique's team.
Ousmane Dembélé, who provided a crucial assist for the equalizer, was named Man of the Match for his contribution.
This victory confirms PSG's dominance in Europe and marks the start of a brilliant season.
This also makes Dembele becomes one of nine of their players nominated for the 2025 Ballon d'Or.