3 key takeaways from PSG’s Super Cup win over Tottenham

Paris Saint-Germain claimed the European Super Cup over Tottenham Hotspurs after a dramatic penalty shootout. The Champions League winners trailed by two goals against the Spurs for most of the games but managed an incredible comeback in the last 10 minutes of the game to send the game to penalties, where they prevailed.

PSG's experience edged out Tottenham's freshness

Tottenham entered the match with momentum. They had played more preseason games and looked sharper in warm-up fixtures, but PSG’s players brought a different kind of rhythm one honed through Champions League nights, a European treble, and the pressure of high-stakes finals.

That composure showed in how they controlled possession, built attacks patiently, and managed key moments without panic. The match felt like a high-wire act where PSG’s time spent walking the wire under bright lights made all the difference.

Midfield mastery in the engine room

PSG took control through a midfield built on Vitinha, substitute Fabián Ruiz, and the rising Warren Zaïre-Emery. They dictated the tempo, moved the ball efficiently, and opened spaces in the final third.

Tottenham’s pairing of Rodrigo Bentancur and Pape Matar Sarr tried to disrupt PSG’s rhythm with pressing and physicality, but the lack of a consistent creative outlet meant Spurs rarely threatened for sustained spells.

With João Neves suspended, Luis Enrique’s decision to slightly tweak roles in midfield worked perfectly, proving that depth and tactical adaptability can win finals.

Ousmane Dembélé finally unlocked the defense

Ousmane Dembélé was electric on the right flank in the dying embers of the game. His overlaps, pinpoint crosses, and late runs into the box stretched Tottenham’s defensive line and created constant danger. Spurs’ left-back had to failed to contain him after an intense performance where they managed to diminished their offensive influence.

On the opposite wing, Bradley Barcola and then Ibrahim Mbaye’s movement kept Tottenham guessing in the final minutes, forcing them to defend wider than they wanted. That combination of threats from both flanks tilted the game in PSG’s favor and created the chances that sealed the comeback.

Final thought:

PSG’s Super Cup victory was more than another trophy. It was a display of what sets them apart in Europe right now: a midfield that can dominate, incredible resilience, and players who know how to manage the biggest occasions. Tottenham battled, but PSG’s mix of quality, depth, and big-game know-how was simply too strong.

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