PSG Secures UEFA Super Cup Title in Thrilling Penalty Shootout

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) emerged victorious against Tottenham Hotspur, winning 4-3 on penalties to clinch the UEFA Super Cup at Bluenergy Stadium on Wednesday. This triumph marks PSG as the first club from France to secure this title.

Tottenham initially seemed destined for victory, with Micky van de Ven scoring early, followed by Cristian Romero extending their lead. However, PSG mounted a remarkable comeback in the final five minutes.

Lee Kang-in and Gonçalo Ramos each scored swiftly, equalizing the score at 2-2 and pushing the match into a penalty shootout.

During the shootout, Tottenham’s Mathys Tel and Van de Ven missed their attempts, proving costly. Nuno Mendes calmly converted the decisive penalty, securing the victory for PSG.

This win signifies a historic occasion, with PSG becoming the first French team to claim the UEFA Super Cup.

Reaction from PSG

PSG defender Marquinhos expressed his excitement about the victory, calling it unbelievable. He mentioned that the team isn’t at its peak performance but showcased remarkable character during the match.

He further noted that the crucial goals originated from substitute players, and the team concluded the job in the penalty shootout, with the goalkeeper performing exceptionally.

Marquinhos’ Quote:

“It’s incredible to win like this. This team once again showed character, even if we’re not at our physical best,” Marquinhos stated.

“We managed to get the goals we needed through the substitutions, and in the shootout we have players who take their penalties well and a goalkeeper who helped us,” he added.

Tottenham, who concluded the previous Premier League season in 17th place, watched as PSG players celebrated their achievement, securing their place in the competition’s history.