Which team will emerge victorious when the current UEFA Champions League champions face off against the 2025 UEFA Europa League champions? We preview Wednesday’s UEFA Super Cup clash in Udine, Italy, with our prediction for PSG versus Tottenham.
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PSG vs Tottenham: Preview
Wednesday night marks a historic first as Paris Saint-Germain and Tottenham Hotspur clash in their inaugural competitive encounter at the 2025 UEFA Super Cup in Udine.
The Parisians earned their Super Cup berth by capturing their maiden UEFA Champions League title, crushing Inter Milan 5-0 on May 31st in the most dominant final victory in UCL/European Cup history.
This represents only the second occasion a French club has reached the Super Cup, following PSG’s previous appearance where they suffered a 9-2 aggregate defeat to Juventus in January 1997.
Should PSG triumph in Udine, France would become the 13th nation to claim Super Cup glory and the first new country to produce a winner since Germany achieved this feat in 2013 with Bayern Munich.
As the current European titleholders and recent FIFA Club World Cup finalists from this summer’s tournament in the United States, PSG enters as overwhelming favorites. Historical precedent supports this expectation – Champions League winners have claimed 11 of the past 12 Super Cup editions, with Atlético Madrid’s 4-2 victory over Real Madrid in 2018 being the sole exception to this trend.
Tottenham enters a fresh chapter under Thomas Frank, with the Danish manager making the switch from Premier League rivals Brentford to north London during the summer. Frank replaces Ange Postecoglou, who was sacked despite guiding Spurs to their first major European silverware in four decades.
Their UEFA Europa League final triumph over Manchester United secures Tottenham’s place as the eighth English club to compete in the UEFA Super Cup. Remarkably, six of the seven previous English participants won the trophy on their debut appearance, with Arsenal being the lone exception after falling 2-0 on aggregate to Milan in 1995.
Wednesday’s fixture will serve as Frank’s competitive debut with Spurs, making the 51-year-old the first manager to begin his tenure at an English club in the UEFA Super Cup.
Frank faces the challenge of reversing Tottenham’s concerning recent form, as they proved vulnerable throughout last season. No Premier League team has suffered more defeats in 2025 than Tottenham’s 16 losses, while PSG leads all top-five European league clubs with 34 victories this calendar year.
Central to PSG’s success has been Ousmane Dembélé’s exceptional contributions, with the forward recording more goal involvements than any player across Europe’s top five leagues in 2025 (36 total – 27 goals and 9 assists). The French international has been particularly effective against English sides this year, contributing either a goal (3) or assist (3) in six of his eight encounters with Premier League opposition.
PSG vs Tottenham: Head-to-head
This will be the first-ever competitive match between PSG and Tottenham Hotspur, making it a historic encounter.
PSG vs Tottenham: Team News
PSG – Team News
The Parisians enter this fixture with a clean bill of health following an abbreviated preparation period due to their summer Club World Cup commitments.
Goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma faces exclusion from the traveling party amid contract negotiations and reported interest from Manchester United and Chelsea. Summer acquisition Lucas Chevalier is poised for his debut between the posts.
Luis Enrique can call upon his star-studded lineup, with Achraf Hakimi, Marquinhos, Fabián Ruiz, Vitinha, and the prolific Dembélé all set for starting roles. The Spanish coach faces selection dilemmas in attack, choosing from Bradley Barcola, Désiré Doué, and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia within his 20-man traveling roster.
However, João Neves will serve a suspension stemming from his dismissal in the Club World Cup final against Chelsea, where he received a red card for violent conduct after pulling Marc Cucurella’s hair. Warren Zaïre-Emery is positioned to fill the Portuguese midfielder’s void, joining 2025 Ballon d’Or contenders Vitinha and Fabián Ruiz in the engine room.
Despite his recent confrontation with João Pedro, Luis Enrique retains his touchline privileges for this encounter.
Defensively, Willian Pacho returns from his own suspension to likely partner captain Marquinhos centrally, with Nuno Mendes completing the back four alongside Hakimi.
The attacking trident appears settled with Doué, Kvaratskhelia, and Dembélé preferred over Gonçalo Ramos and Barcola.
Senny Mayulu, who found the net in their Champions League final victory, misses out due to muscular discomfort as a precautionary measure. New signing Illia Zabarnyi made the journey but remains outside the matchday squad.
PSG – Predicted Lineup (4-3-3)
- Goalkeeper: Lucas Chevalier
- Defenders: Achraf Hakimi, Marquinhos, Willian Pacho, Nuno Mendes
- Midfielders: Zaire-Emery, Vitinha, Fabián Ruiz
- Forwards: Désiré Doué, Ousmane Dembélé, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia
Tottenham – Team News
Thomas Frank confronts significant squad challenges for his inaugural match, with an extensive injury list hampering team selection. The midfielder sustained his ligament damage during a pre-season clash against Newcastle United.
The England international joins Radu Drăgușin, Dejan Kulusevski, Manor Solomon, Bryan Gil, and Kota Takai on the sidelines, all absent from the 22-player traveling roster. Yves Bissouma faces exclusion for behavioral issues rather than fitness concerns. “His repeated tardiness has reached an unacceptable level,” Frank explained regarding the disciplinary action.
Despite pre-season setbacks, Dominic Solanke and Destiny Udogie earned squad inclusion, while new acquisitions Mohammed Kudus and João Palhinha are expected to feature.
Solanke’s summer has been disrupted by an ankle problem that limited him to a single early exhibition appearance before his extended absence. Frank indicated the striker’s imminent return last week, though caution may favor Richarlison leading the attack.
Luka Vušković failed to secure selection despite Udogie’s fitness uncertainty.
The midfield creativity void left by key absentees presents Frank’s primary tactical puzzle. Kulusevski faces an extended recovery from his serious knee problem sustained in the previous campaign’s conclusion.
Pape Matar Sarr operated ahead of Rodrigo Bentancur and João Palhinha during the recent Bayern Munich defeat, though Lucas Bergvall could earn consideration for this fixture.
Kudus appears set to retain his right-wing role, while the opposite flank remains contested between Brennan Johnson, Wilson Odobert, and Mathys Tel for the starting position.
Tottenham – Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1)
- Goalkeeper: Vicario
- Defenders: Porro, Romero, Van de Ven, Spence
- Midfielders: Bentancur, Sarr, Bergvall
- Forwards: udus, Odobert, Richarlison
PSG vs Tottenham: Prediction
Despite Tottenham’s historic Europa League triumph and the traditional strong showing of English clubs on their Super Cup debut, the overwhelming evidence points to a PSG victory in Udine. The Parisians’ exceptional 2025 form (34 wins compared to Spurs’ league-worst 16 losses) highlights the gulf in current quality between these sides.
With Ousmane Dembélé’s devastating impact against English opposition this year and Thomas Frank inheriting a decimated squad missing key creative forces like James Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski, Tottenham appear ill-equipped to contain PSG’s attacking firepower. The Champions League holders’ historical dominance in this fixture (11 of the last 12 winners) and their superior squad depth should prove decisive. While Spurs may find the net through their attacking options, PSG’s quality and momentum should see them claim a comfortable victory to make France the 13th nation to win the Super Cup.
Final Score Prediction: PSG 3-1 Tottenham
When and Where to Watch PSG vs Tottenham LIVE? Broadcast and Streaming Details
Indian football fans can catch all the action from the UEFA Super Cup 2025 final between PSG and Tottenham Hotspur on Thursday, August 14 at 12:30 AM IST. The match will be available for live telecast on Sony Sports Network channels, with live streaming accessible on the SonyLIV website and mobile application.
Sony Pictures Network holds exclusive UEFA broadcasting rights in the Indian subcontinent, covering matches across their linear TV channels and digital streaming platform. SonyLIV is compatible with multiple devices including Android and iOS mobile phones, tablets, laptops, smart TVs, and streaming devices like Roku, Chromecast, Android TV, Apple TV, and Amazon Fire TV Stick. Premium subscribers can enjoy HD streaming, with select content available in 4K quality. The match, taking place at the Stadio Friuli in Udine, Italy, will mark a historic first competitive meeting between the two European giants, making it a must-watch encounter for football enthusiasts across India.
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FAQs
When and where is the UEFA Super Cup 2025 taking place?
The match will be played on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at the Stadio Friuli in Udine, Italy, kicking off at 12:30 AM IST (Thursday, August 14 in India).
Which teams are playing and how did they qualify?
Paris Saint-Germain earned their spot by winning their first-ever UEFA Champions League title, defeating Inter Milan 5-0 in the final. Tottenham Hotspur qualified as the 2025 UEFA Europa League winners, beating Manchester United in the final.
How can Indian fans watch the match?
The game will be broadcast live on Sony Sports Network channels and streamed on SonyLIV. Fans can watch on various devices including smartphones, tablets, smart TVs, and streaming devices.
Is this the first time these teams have played each other?
Yes, this will be the first-ever competitive match between PSG and Tottenham Hotspur, making it a historic encounter.
Who are the key players to watch?
PSG’s Ousmane Dembélé has been exceptional against English opposition in 2025, while Tottenham will be without key players like James Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski due to injuries, with new manager Thomas Frank making his competitive debut.
