PSG will participate in the 2025 European Super Cup as the 2024-2025 Champions League champions, where they showed their strength with impressive victories. This is the second time PSG has participated in the European Super Cup, after the first time in 1996 and lost to Juventus with a total score of 2-9. Although they just lost the FIFA Club World Cup final to Chelsea, 2025 is still a year of great success for the French team. They performed a scientific style of play, achieving a historic treble that not many big teams in Europe can do. In terms of strength and form, Opta website rated PSG with more than 60% chance of winning in 90 minutes, completely surpassing their opponent Tottenham.
However, before this encounter took place, coach Luis Enrique made a move that surprised many people when he left out the important goalkeeper of last season, Gianluigi Donnarumma, from the squad. Instead, the Spanish coach bet on Lucas Chevalier - who had just joined PSG a few days ago for 55 million euros. In addition, in the midfield, young player Désiré Doué was also chosen, replacing Fabián Ruiz.
PSG took to the field without many important stars in the squad
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The attack was deadlocked, even goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier could not save PSG.
With a squad that was not the strongest, PSG played unconvincingly in the first half. The French representative controlled the ball more than 70% but struggled to approach Tottenham's goal. PSG's midfield could not create a breakthrough while the strikers on the attack line were also deadlocked. PSG only had 2 shots in this half but the ball also did not go on target.
Not only was the attack deadlocked, PSG's defense also often left many gaps when facing Tottenham's counter-attacks. A great asset for PSG was goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier - who coach Luis Enrique trusted to play excellently. PSG's new player handled the ball calmly, passing the ball accurately in the face of Tottenham's fast approach. In addition, in the 23rd minute, Lucas Chevalier also made a classy save against Richarlison's shot.
However, Lucas Chevalier's brilliance could not help PSG keep their net intact after the first half. In the 40th minute, although Lucas Chevalier flew to block João Palhinha's powerful header, center-back Micky van de Ven was there, accurately kicking the rebound to open the score for Tottenham.
Micky van de Ven (37) scored against PSG
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Lucas Chevalier (30) played excellently but could not help PSG keep the title.
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Coach Luis Enrique shows his talent, PSG equalizes and wins on penalties
After the break, PSG's midfield continued to be lackluster. Désiré Doué, playing out of position, lost control and lost the ball many times. Worse for PSG, in the 48th minute, goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier made a serious mistake in Cristian Romero's header, causing PSG to concede the second goal.
It was not until the 65th minute that coach Luis Enrique made a change in midfield, sending Fabián Ruiz and Lee Kang-in onto the field. From then on, PSG also had a better game, and their attacks became sharper. Compared to the first half, the French representative's ball control rate was even greater (about 75%) and they had 12 shots in this half - twice as many as Tottenham. In the 85th minute, Lee Kang-in seized the opportunity, narrowing the score to 1-2 for PSG. Continuing the momentum, in the 90+4 minute, substitute player Gonçalo Ramos headed accurately, equalizing 2-2 for PSG.
PSG equalized after adjustments by coach Luis Enrique
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After a draw in 90 minutes, the two teams entered the penalty shootout. Here, the excellence of goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier helped PSG defeat Tottenham 4-3, thereby winning the 4th title of the 2024 - 2025 season. At the same time, this is also the first European Super Cup title in the history of the French team.
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