PSG is the holder of the French Super Cup
PSG became the holder of the French Super Cup by defeating 'Marseille' in the final held on January 8 at the Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium in Kuwait. The match ended in a penalty shootout after a 2:2 draw.
In the first half, PSG opened the scoring in the 13th minute when Ousmane Dembélé scored a goal. However, 'Marseille' responded in the second half: Mason Greenwood converted a penalty in the 76th minute, leveling the score. In the 87th minute, Willian Pacho sliced the ball into his own net, allowing PSG to take the lead again. However, the drama continued as Gonçalo Ramos equalized in the 90+5th minute, taking the game to penalties.
Decisive moment of the match
In the decisive moment, Lucas Chevalier, PSG's goalkeeper, showcased brilliant play, saving two shots from opponents. PSG players Gonçalo Ramos, Vitinha, Nuno Mendes, and Désiré Doué converted all their attempts, allowing the team to celebrate victory.
This triumph marked PSG's 12th Super Cup achievement in the last 13 years. The only defeat PSG suffered in this tournament during this period occurred in 2021 when the team lost to 'Lille' with a score of 0:1. In addition, PSG also won the Intercontinental Cup, defeating 'Flamengo' in a penalty shootout 2:1.
PSG's victory in the French Super Cup confirms the club's dominance in the French football arena over the past decade. With consistently high performance and successful transfers, the team remains one of the strongest in Europe. This trophy may also serve as an important indicator of PSG's preparation for future challenges in national and international tournaments.