PSG vs Tottenham Hotspur - UEFA Super Cup Preview

Match Overview:
Tonight’s a big deal. Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) take on Tottenham Hotspur in the 2025 UEFA Super Cup. It’s at Stadio Friuli in Udine, Italy. PSG won the Champions League. Spurs won the Europa League. Both teams ended long trophy droughts last season. They’re fighting to grab early silverware. History Made: PSG had an epic season. They won a quadruple: Ligue 1, Coupe de France, Trophée des Champions, and their first Champions League. They crushed Inter Milan 5-0 in the final. PSG are the second French club to win the Champions League, after Marseille. The Spurs made history too. They won their first trophy in 17 years, beating Manchester United 1-0 in the Europa League final. Both teams want more.

Team News:
PSG: PSG skipped pre-season friendlies because of the Club World Cup. They lost 3-0 to Chelsea in the final. Their squad is mostly unchanged. Lucas Chevalier is their new goalkeeper from Lille. Gianluigi Donnarumma might sit out due to contract drama. João Neves is banned for two matches after a red card. Willian Pacho and Lucas Hernandez are back from suspension. Luis Enrique will go with a 4-3-3.

Possible Lineup: Chevalier; Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, Nuno Mendes; Zaïre-Emery, Vitinha, Fabián Ruiz; Doué, Dembélé, Kvaratskhelia.

Players to Watch: Ousmane Dembélé and Achraf Hakimi. Dembélé’s speed and finishing are lethal. Hakimi’s runs and crosses cause trouble.

Tottenham Hotspur: Spurs played six pre-season friendlies. They beat Arsenal 1-0 in Hong Kong but got thumped 4-0 by Bayern Munich. Thomas Frank is their new manager, and this is his first competitive match. Spurs signed Mohammed Kudus and made Mathys Tel’s loan permanent. João Palhinha joined on loan from Bayern. Son Heung-min left for LAFC. James Maddison is out with an ACL injury. Dejan Kulusevski, Radu Dragusin, and Destiny Udogie are injured too. Dominic Solanke might be on the bench. Spurs will use a 4-2-3-1.

Possible Lineup: Vicario; Pedro Porro, Romero, Van de Ven, Spence; Bentancur, Palhinha; Kudus, Sarr, Johnson; Richarlison.

Players to Watch: Mohammed Kudus and Richarlison. Kudus has flair and pace. Richarlison’s hustle could shake PSG’s defense.

Head-to-Head: PSG and Spurs have never played a competitive match. PSG beat five English teams last season, including Liverpool and Arsenal. Spurs won both games against Marseille in the 2022-23 Champions League. Neither team has won the Super Cup. PSG lost 9-2 to Juventus in 1997. Spurs are first-timers. Champions League winners have won 11 of the last 12 Super Cups.

Tactics: PSG’s 4-3-3 is fast and attacking. Dembélé, Doué, and Kvaratskhelia will run at defenders. Vitinha and Fabián Ruiz will boss the midfield. Hakimi and Nuno Mendes will push up. Spurs will stay compact in a 4-2-3-1. Palhinha and Bentancur will protect the backline. Kudus and Johnson will hit on the break. Richarlison will press to disrupt PSG.

Prediction: PSG are stronger. Their attack with Dembélé, Hakimi, and Vitinha is top-notch. The Spurs are rebuilding. Frank is new, and they’re missing stars like Maddison and Son. PSG might start slow without pre-season games, but their quality will show. Expect goals, but PSG should win.

Score Prediction: PSG 3-1 Tottenham Hotspur.

Final Thoughts: This is huge for both clubs. PSG want to keep winning. Spurs want to prove they belong with Europe’s best. PSG’s experience and depth make them favorites. Spurs will scrap, but injuries and a new manager hurt their chances. PSG will likely lift the trophy.