The 50th edition of the UEFA Super Cup brings us a mouth-watering clash between two clubs who each enjoyed historic European triumphs last season.
Paris Saint-Germain, the newly crowned Champions League winners, face Tottenham Hotspur, fresh from their first European trophy in over four decades, as they meet at the Stadio Friuli in Udine, Italy, on Wednesday night.
While the trophy is often considered a curtain-raiser for the new European season, both sides will take it seriously — neither has ever won it before. For Spurs, this is their debut in the competition. For PSG, it’s a chance to banish the memory of their sole previous Super Cup appearance, a 9-2 aggregate defeat to Juventus back in 1997.
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PSG: Champions of Europe at Last
Paris Saint-Germain’s 2024/25 campaign was the stuff of dreams. Luis Enrique’s side swept all before them, securing Ligue 1 and Coupe de France titles with ease before finally landing the prize they had been chasing for over a decade — the UEFA Champions League.
The final in Munich was a statement: PSG demolished Inter Milan 5-0, setting a record for the largest winning margin in the competition’s showpiece match. This wasn’t just a win; it was the culmination of years of Qatari investment and the clearest sign yet that PSG had finally established themselves among the true European elite.
Their dominance extended beyond Europe. Earlier in the year, they had already lifted the Trophée des Champions, and they reached the FIFA Club World Cup final in the summer, beating Real Madrid and Bayern Munich before falling 3-0 to Chelsea in a rare off night.
One caveat heading into this Super Cup: PSG haven’t played a single friendly this pre-season, returning to training only last week after their extended summer campaign. The lack of match sharpness could make them vulnerable in the early stages against a team that’s had a full pre-season.
Tottenham: From Europa League Glory to a New Era
For Tottenham, 2024/25 was a season of contradictions. They endured a dismal Premier League campaign, finishing 17th and flirting with relegation, but also enjoyed European success, beating Manchester United 1-0 in the Europa League final thanks to Brennan Johnson’s goal.
That win ended a 17-year trophy drought, but it wasn’t enough to save manager Ange Postecoglou, who was dismissed shortly after. Thomas Frank has since taken charge, bringing his trademark tactical discipline and defensive structure from Brentford. His challenge? To mould a competitive side despite losing key players.
The departure of club icon Heung-Min Son to LAFC and a season-ending ACL injury to playmaker James Maddison have left Spurs without two of their most creative forces.
Injuries to Dominic Solanke and Dejan Kulusevski further weaken their attacking options, placing more responsibility on new signing Mohammed Kudus and last season’s hero Brennan Johnson.
Spurs’ pre-season offered mixed signals: an encouraging 1-0 win over Arsenal and a draw against Newcastle were overshadowed by a heavy 4-0 defeat to Bayern Munich, exposing defensive vulnerabilities — particularly in the wide areas.
Tactical Battle: Firepower vs Organisation
Luis Enrique will likely stick to his aggressive, possession-heavy style, pressing high and using the pace of Dembélé and Kvaratskhelia to stretch Tottenham’s back line. Expect Vitinha and Fabián Ruiz to dictate the tempo in midfield, with Désiré Doué offering an extra creative spark.
Tottenham’s approach will be more pragmatic. Frank’s likely 4-3-3 could morph into a compact mid-block designed to deny space between the lines. Spurs will look to break quickly through Kudus and Johnson, with Richarlison’s physicality offering a target up front. Set-pieces could also be a key weapon, though the absence of Maddison — their primary dead-ball specialist — is a blow.
The main question: can Spurs’ defence cope with PSG’s width and movement? Bayern Munich exploited Pedro Porro and Djed Spence in their friendly, and PSG’s wingers are arguably even more dangerous.
Key Players to Watch
- Ousmane Dembélé (PSG) – Coming off a career-best season with 35 goals in all competitions, the French winger’s pace and unpredictability could terrorise Spurs’ full-backs.
- Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (PSG) – The Georgian dribbler will look to cut inside and create overloads on the left, an area where Spurs have been vulnerable.
- Mohammed Kudus (Tottenham) – The Ghanaian forward will need to provide both creativity and direct threat in the absence of Maddison and Son.
- Cristian Romero (Tottenham) – Spurs’ best defender must marshal the back line and keep PSG’s attacking trio at bay.
Form Guide
PSG – Last 5 Competitive Matches:
W 4-0 Real Madrid
W 2-0 Bayern Munich
W 4-0 Inter Miami
W 2-0 Seattle Sounders
L 0-3 Chelsea
Tottenham – Last 5 Matches (All Competitions):
W 1-0 Arsenal
D 1-1 Newcastle
W 2-0 Reading
D 2-2 Wycombe
L 0-4 Bayern Munich
Prediction: PSG’s Quality to Shine Through
While Tottenham’s underdog spirit and Frank’s tactical discipline could make this a closer contest than some expect, the gulf in squad depth and big-game experience is hard to overlook. PSG simply have more match-winners, more ways to score, and a defence that is far more settled than Spurs’.
That said, the Parisians’ lack of pre-season minutes could see them start slowly, and Tottenham may find moments to counter. But over the full 90 minutes, PSG’s front line should overwhelm Spurs’ injury-hit defence.
Final Score Prediction: PSG 3–1 Tottenham Hotspur
- Scorers: Dembélé, Kvaratskhelia, Doué (PSG); Kudus (Spurs)
- Betting Angle: PSG to win & over 2.5 goals. Spurs to score via counter-attack, but PSG to control proceedings.
Bottom Line
The UEFA Super Cup may not carry the same prestige as the Champions League final, but for PSG it represents another chance to underline their dominance, while for Spurs it’s an opportunity to prove they can compete with Europe’s elite despite a turbulent summer.
Expect fireworks in Udine — but unless Tottenham produce something extraordinary, PSG should be celebrating their first-ever Super Cup title by the final whistle.
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