A thrilling final: Paris Saint-Germain wins the UEFA Super Cup in Udine, Italy

Udine, Aug. 13, 2025 the Friuli Stadium hosted a historic evening of soccer: Paris Saint-Germain lifted the UEFA Super Cup to the sky, beating Tottenham on penalties after a resounding 2-2 draw in regulation time.

An epic comeback

Tottenham dominated for 85 minutes: Van de Ven unlocked the game in 39′ with a tap-in on a rebound by the opposing goalkeeper, and Romero doubled it in 48′ with a header taken in favor of Friuli.

But the finale is the stuff of legends: at 85′ Lee Kang-In shortens with a left-footer from outside the box. Then, at 94′, Gonçalo Ramos took advantage of a perfect cross from Dembélé and equalized with a header, reversing the result and taking the match to penalties.

The penalty lottery

From the penalty spot it was PSG that rejoiced: the French team won 4-3 on penalties, thanks to decisive errors by Van de Ven and Tel for Tottenham and a save by goalkeeper Chevalier, who redeemed himself from previous mistakes.

It is the first UEFA trophy in the club's history-a triumph that marks an important moment in their European rise.

Atmosphere and content of the event

The event was much more than a match; Udine took center stage on the wave of Friuli's Olympic spirit. More than 21,000 spectators attended the celebration, including fan meeting points, concerts, DJ sets and the "Trophy Experience" distributed throughout the region.

The Friuli Stadium was celebrated as a European model of sustainability, one of the most advanced of its kind in the world. The UEFA Super Cup in Udine was a feast of soccer and spectacle: an impressive comeback, a historic triumph for PSG and an international success for Friuli. The match confirmed that, with character and heart, any match can be turned around - and that sport can give us unforgettable emotions.