Dembélé shines as PSG win the UEFA Super Cup on penalties against Tottenham
Ousmane Dembélé delivered a match-winning performance in PSG’s UEFA Super Cup triumph, securing the highest rating of the final as the French champions edged Tottenham Hotspur on penalties after a dramatic 2-2 draw in normal time.
Ballon d’Or Favorite Leads PSG to Victory
The French number 10, widely regarded as a frontrunner for the 2025 Ballon d’Or, earned a remarkable 9.2 rating from Sofascore well ahead of any other player on the pitch. His decisive assist to Gonçalo Ramos in the dying minutes forced the match into a shootout, where PSG prevailed.
Impact Players Change the Game
South Korean forward Kang-in Lee came off the bench to score and secured the second-highest rating of the match with 8.5, highlighting PSG manager Luis Enrique’s tactical adjustments. Tottenham’s Cuti Romero (7.9) and midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur (7.5) were among the standout performers for the London club.
Top-Rated Players in the Final
- Ousmane Dembélé (PSG) – 9.2
- Kang-in Lee (PSG) – 8.5
- Cuti Romero (Tottenham) – 7.9
- Lucas Chevalier (PSG) – 7.6
- Rodrigo Bentancur (Tottenham) – 7.5
- João Palhinha (Tottenham) – 7.4
- Nuno Mendes (PSG) – 7.2
Rising Star Faces Setback
PSG youngster Désiré Doué, considered one of Europe’s brightest prospects, struggled in the final and finished with a rating below 6.0. Despite the poor performance, the 19-year-old remains highly regarded as a future rival to Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal.
Luis Enrique Targets Sixth Trophy of 2025
Already boasting five titles this calendar year including Ligue 1, Coupe de France, Champions League, and the French Super Cup Luis Enrique will now aim for his sixth by year’s end at the FIFA Club World Cup. The Spaniard previously achieved a similar feat in 2015 while managing Barcelona.
