PSG Aim to Extend Dominance Against Struggling Spurs

PSG beat Tottenham Hotspur 4-3 on penalties to win the UEFA Super Cup on Wednesday, completing a remarkable rally after scoring two late goals to take the match to a shootout. Nuno Mendes converted PSG's final kick from the spot to secure a fifth trophy of 2025 for the French club. It was initially advantage Tottenham in the shootout when Vitinha missed PSG's first kick, but it was followed by Van de Ven and Mathys Tel failing to score their penalties as Luis Enrique's men triumphed despite a fine display on Frank's competitive debut.

In the UEFA Super Cup final, Paris Saint-Germain faced Tottenham Hotspur. In the first half, Micky van de Ven opened the scoring for Spurs. In the second half, Pedro Porro provided an assist for Cristian Romero to head home and double their lead. Later, Lee Kang-in pulled one back with a long-range strike. In stoppage time, Ousmane Dembélé set up Gonçalo Ramos to score the equalizer. After 90 minutes, the match ended 2-2 and went to a penalty shootout. In the shootout, Vitinha missed for PSG, while Van de Ven and Mathys Tel missed for Spurs. In the end, PSG won 6-5 on penalties to claim the UEFA Super Cup title.

🔥PSG vs Tottenham Hotspur preview, H2H and probable lineups | 🟡Match preview: The Parisians enter the new season as Europe’s top side. Under Luis Enrique, PSG clinched their first ever UEFA Champions League crown and looked impressive at the Club World Cup—barring the final against Chelsea. The French champions have kept their core together and are busy in the transfer market. PSG have officially parted ways with Milan Škriniar and are finalizing deals for Illya Zabarnyi from Bournemouth and Lucas Chevalier from Lille. Chevalier is set to replace Gianluigi Donnarumma between the sticks, with strong Premier League interest swirling around the Italian shot-stopper. These targeted reinforcements should at least maintain the team’s current level. Domestically, PSG have no real rivals, but another Champions League run won’t be a walk in the park. It’s noteworthy that PSG have had almost no time to prep for the new campaign. The squad only just returned to training after a short break due to their Club World Cup exploits. That makes it all the more intriguing to see how ready they are for the season opener. The Spurs are going through yet another rebuild. Despite a Europa League triumph—their first trophy in years—Ange Postecoglou was shown the door, with Thomas Frank (formerly of Brentford) stepping in as head coach. Spurs’ owners have backed their new boss with serious transfer funds. They shelled out €25 million for Kevin Danso from Lens, €11 million for Luka Vušković from Hajduk, and €64 million for Mohammed Kudus from West Ham. Tottenham also bought out Mathys Tel’s contract and brought João Palhinha back to England on loan from Bayern. Among the losses is long-time attacking leader Son Heung-min, who’s headed to MLS to join Los Angeles. James Maddison, recently back from injury, is sidelined once again and could miss the entire season. Tottenham played six friendlies this summer, half of which ended in draws. Their only wins came against Reading and Arsenal, but in their final warm-up, Spurs were thrashed by Bayern—0:4. 🟡Match facts: · PSG have conceded in just one of their last five matches. · Tottenham have lost three of their previous four competitive games. · PSG average 2.2 goals per game; Tottenham average 0.8 goals per game. 🟡Likely lineups: · Paris Saint-Germain: Donnarumma, Marquinhos, Paco, Hakimi, Mendes, Vitinha, Neves, Ruiz, Doué, Kvaratskhelia, Dembélé. · Tottenham Hotspur: Vicario, Spence, van de Ven, Romero, Porro, Palhinha, Sarr, Bentancur, Kudus, Johnson, Richarlison. 🟡H2H: These two sides have never met before in an official match. ✅Prediction: Expect a high-scoring, emotionally charged contest with plenty of action at both ends. Tottenham, in the midst of a rebuild, are capable of springing a surprise, but the clear favorites are the Parisians. In their current state, it’s hard to see Spurs putting up much of a fight against such a powerhouse. My bet is on PSG to win and for the match to feature over 1.5 total goals.

Paris Saint-Germain's (PSG) Champions League triumph hinges heavily on the brilliance of Desiré Doué, who was instrumental in their European glory. Doué's stats speak volumes: 5 goals and 5 assists in 16 matches, second only to Ousmane Dembélé. His brace in the final was a pivotal moment, making him only the eighth player since the Champions League revamp to score at least twice in the final. The 20-year-old's exceptional footwork, ability to drop deep, and link play perfectly align with coach Luis Enrique's attacking philosophy. Tottenham Hotspur's (Spurs) Bryan Johnson also found the net in the final, his goal ultimately securing their UEFA Europa League title, beating Manchester United 1-0 and claiming Spurs' third Europa League trophy. Although Johnson was Spurs' top scorer last season, his individual capabilities weren't quite enough to overcome PSG's robust defence. Injury woes for the sides: PSG are missing midfielder João Leite through suspension, and defender Roddy Mukiele is out injured. Spurs are without James Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski, among others. For more match details, click the link.

Paris Saint Germain will be eager to vent their frustration after losing the UEFA Super Cup. Tottenham Hotspur have lost key players this summer, and James Maddison is injured. Paris Saint Germain should win again and lift the trophy. Prediction: Paris Saint Germain to win.