PSG and Tottenham Hotspur face off in the 2025 UEFA Super Cup 

Paris Saint-Germain and Tottenham Hotspur face off in the 2025 UEFA Super Cup on Wednesday, August 13, at the Stadio Friuli (Bluenergy Stadium) in Udine, Italy. The match kicks off at 9 p.m. local time (8 p.m. BST) and pits the reigning Champions League winners, PSG, against Europa League champions Tottenham in a thrilling curtain-raiser for the new European football season.

PSG arrives on the back of a historic treble-winning 2024-25 campaign that included their first-ever Champions League title. Managed by Luis Enrique, the French giants come into the Super Cup as favorites, boasting a star-studded lineup led by Ousmane Dembélé, the 2024-25 Champions League Player of the Season, and promising young talent Désiré Doué. Despite their recent loss to Chelsea in the FIFA Club World Cup final, PSG aims to continue their winning momentum by capturing another trophy.

Tottenham Hotspur, led by new coach Thomas Frank, are making their Super Cup debut after ending a 17-year trophy drought by winning the Europa League last season. Their squad has undergone significant changes during the summer transfer window, including the departure of club legend Son Heung-min. Key players like James Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski are sidelined by injury, but new arrivals Mohammed Kudus, Mathys Tel, and João Palhinha offer fresh attacking and midfield options. Tottenham fans are eager to see how the revamped team copes against Europe’s elite.

The match presents a stark contrast in recent form and experience. PSG dominated their Champions League run, knocking out several Premier League clubs, including Arsenal, Manchester City, Liverpool, and Aston Villa. Tottenham, while triumphant in the Europa League, finished just above the relegation zone in the English Premier League, facing a tough test against Europe’s top club.

Both managers have expressed the significance of the fixture. Luis Enrique described the Super Cup as a “very special match” and an opportunity to assert their status as continental champions. Thomas Frank welcomed the challenge and emphasized his team’s belief in their ability to compete and win despite PSG’s strength.

Expected lineups reflect the teams’ tactics: PSG likely to deploy a 4-3-3 formation with Lucas Chevalier starting in goal, while Tottenham may opt for a 4-2-3-1 setup with Richarlison leading their attack.

The 2025 UEFA Super Cup marks the 50th edition of this annual clash, celebrating the best of European club football. As PSG fields its seasoned champions against an ambitious Tottenham side eager to build on their recent success, fans can anticipate an intense contest for the first silverware of the 2025-26 season.

The match will be broadcast live on sports networks worldwide, including TNT Sports in the UK and Paramount+ in the US, bringing the excitement of this high-profile European showdown to a global audience.

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