Arsenal vs Tottenham Hotspur

Lore & Background

The match was a one-off European super cup final, not a rivalry fixture. Tottenham started strongly, building a 2–0 lead against the heavy favourites. However, PSG mounted a late comeback to draw 2–2, forcing the match to penalties. Tottenham ultimately lost the shootout. The result was part of a season that began positively for Spurs under new head coach Thomas Frank, who had won his first two league games including a marquee win over Manchester City away from home. The Super Cup performance was seen as competitive, but the late collapse foreshadowed the team's subsequent dramatic decline in form.

In Their Own Story

Tottenham entered the match as underdogs, having qualified via the Europa League while PSG were European champions. Spurs took a surprising 2–0 lead and held it deep into the match. But PSG fought back to level at 2–2, forcing penalties. Tottenham lost the shootout, denying them a trophy in their first ever Super Cup appearance. The match was the only competitive meeting between the two sides that season, as they also faced each other in the Champions League league phase, where PSG won.

Reader's Guide

This was a single-match UEFA Super Cup final, not a rivalry. Tottenham's debut in the competition came after winning the 2024–25 Europa League. PSG entered as Champions League winners and were considered heavy favourites. The match was played in August 2025. Tottenham's 2–0 lead was thrown away late, leading to a 2–2 draw and a penalty shootout loss. The result was part of a season that started positively for Spurs but ended with them finishing 17th in the Premier League and being eliminated early from all cup competitions.

Did You Know?

• Tottenham's 2–0 lead in the Super Cup was thrown away late, with PSG drawing 2–2 before winning on penalties.
• This was Tottenham's first ever appearance in the UEFA Super Cup, having qualified by winning the 2024–25 UEFA Europa League.
• PSG entered the match as heavy favourites and European champions, having won the 2024–25 UEFA Champions League.
• The Super Cup was played in August 2025, early in a season where Tottenham would eventually finish 17th in the Premier League.
• Tottenham also faced PSG in the Champions League league phase that season, where PSG won.