PSG vs Tottenham Super Cup Final: Frank’s Five-Man Defense vs UCL Champions, Solanke Fitness Confirmed
PSG vs Tottenham: Super Cup Final Highlights
By Harry Bamforth and Matt Barlow | Updated: 19:11 BST, 13 August 2025
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The Bluenergy Stadium in Udine, Italy, hosted a thrilling UEFA Super Cup clash between PSG and Tottenham.
Team News & Tactics
Tottenham manager Thomas Frank opted for a back-five formation to counter PSG’s attacking threats, while striker Dominic Solanke was declared fit to start after a late fitness test. PSG, fresh off their Champions League triumph, fielded a star-studded lineup including Kylian Mbappé and new signing João Neves.
First Half
- 3′: PSG nearly scored within minutes, with Mbappé forcing a sharp save from Spurs’ goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario.
- 22′: Tottenham’s counterattack saw Solanke head wide from a Pedro Porro cross, sparking appeals for a penalty after a tangle with PSG’s Milan Škriniar.
- 37′: PSG broke the deadlock as Ousmane Dembélé latched onto a through-ball from Vitinha, slotting past Vicario.
Halftime: PSG 1-0 Tottenham
Second Half
- 52′: Spurs equalized! James Maddison curled a free-kick into the top corner, leveling the score.
- 68′: Solanke’s header hit the post, with PSG scrambling to clear. Moments later, Mbappé’s solo run ended in a spectacular strike to regain PSG’s lead.
- 81′: Tottenham substitute Brennan Johnson missed a close-range chance, keeping PSG ahead.
Full Time: PSG 2-1 Tottenham
PSG claimed their first UEFA Super Cup, with Mbappé earning Man of the Match honors.
Key Moments
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- Frank’s defensive setup initially stifled PSG but couldn’t contain Mbappé’s brilliance.
- Spurs’ resilience shone through Maddison’s goal, but missed chances proved costly.
Post-Match Reactions
- Thomas Frank: “Proud of the fight, but PSG’s quality made the difference.”
- PSG manager Luis Enrique: “A trophy that validates our project.”
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