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country flag Uefa Super Cup Round Final
Paris St Germain vs. Tottenham Hotspur
Wed 13 August 2025 20:00
Referee
João Pinheiro (Portugal)
Weather at KO
weather icon Partially cloudy  27oC | Precip: 0% (0 mm) | Wind 1.3 m/s
Draw Format
ET, PKs
Travel Info Paris St Germain
2 hours plane
Distance
1,230 KM
Venue
Neutral
Travel Info Tottenham Hotspur
2 hours plane
Distance
1,581 KM

Paris St Germain

Last updated: Wed 13 August 2025 21:03
In Brief

PSG’s last action of any sort against Chelsea a month ago. No injury issues of note. Joao Neves banned.

Looking Back

PSG have only been in pre-season training for a week, having returned to work last Wednesday after going all the way to the Club World Cup final, where they lost to Chelsea.

While Luis Enrique’s side have generally coped well with their heavy schedule, the weight of matches finally seemed to catch up with them against the Blues, who had far easier runs in Europe and the Club World Cup.

Squad has not changed significantly over the course of the summer months, with consistency something the club is clearly seeking after a stellar campaign.

Looking Ahead

Lack of match sharpness could be a major issue in this encounter. Not only have PSG not played any competitive games for a month, they have not even played a friendly.

Lucas Chevalier expected to start in goal after arriving from Lille. Gianluigi Donnarumma dropped.

Joao Neves banned after being sent off in the Club World Cup final. Warren Zaire-Emery replaces him.

New signing Ilya Zabarnyi not yet available.

Tottenham Hotspur

Last updated: Wed 13 August 2025 21:03
In Brief

Two wins in six pre-season games. Thomas Frank replaced Ange Postecoglou. Kept backbone intact. Yves Bissouma, Destiny Udogie, Kota Takai, Radu Dragusin, Dejan Kulusevski, Bryan Gil, James Maddison and Manor Solomon are sidelined. Dominic Solanke is available.

Looking Back

Ended a 17-year silverware drought by winning the Europa League, but recorded an embarrassing 22 EPL losses, finished 17th in the table and collected only 38 points, their lowest return in a single term.

Hit by numerous injuries throughout last term. They've also had several issues in pre-season.

Two wins, three draws and one loss in pre-season. Fielded a strong XI that was thrashed by Bayern Munich (4-0) on Thursday. Defence looked solid in the previous games.

Frank replaced Postecoglou. Could be the perfect fit. Enjoys working with young players and has been able to stick to his preferred 4-2-3-1.

They've kept their spine intact. Winger Mohammed Kudus and midfielder Joao Palhinha the biggest signings - expected to become starters. Could add more depth.

Looking Ahead

Starting striker Solanke is available. Featured in just one friendly on July 17. Doubtful whether he'll start. Either Richarlison or Mathys Tel could fill in - didn't impress in pre-season.

Starting left-back Udogie is sidelined. Featured in just one friendly on July 17. A solid Djed Spence could fill in.

Starting midfielder Kulusevski is sidelined. Missed pre-season preparations. Pape Matar Sarr could start - stood out in friendlies.

Starting midfielder Maddison is sidelined long term after suffering injury in pre-season. Spurs have depth in midfield, but he's their best creating midfielder.

Backup defender Dragusin is sidelined long term. Hasn't played since January.

Backup midfielder Bissouma is out due to disciplinary reasons.

Squad players Takai, Gil and Solomon are sidelined.

Points of Interest

New manager appointed.

Suspended Unavailable
Doubtful (chance of availability)
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Rested
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Doubtful (chance of availability) Rested
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Probable Starting 11
Probable Bench
Transfer in
  • {[(2025-08-13 09:53:00)]}Lucas Chevalier (gk)(Lille); Renato Marin (gk) (Roma); Ilya Zabarnyi (def) (Bournemouth);
Transfer out
  • {[(2025-08-10 21:14:39)]}Milan Skriniar (def) (Fenerbahce) ; Gabriel Moscardo (mid) (Braga, loan); Yoram Zague (def) (Copenhagen, loan); Naoufel El Hannach (def) (Montpellier, loan);
Transfer in
  • {[(2025-08-08 13:11:10)]}Mohammed Kudus (att) West Ham; Luka Vuskovic (def) Hajduk Split; Kota Takai (def) Kawasaki Frontale; João Palhinha (mid) Bayern Munich – on loan; Min-hyeok Yang (att) QPR – end of loan; Alfie Devine (mid) Westerlo – end of loan; Manor Solomon (att) Leeds United – end of loan; Bryan Gil (att) Girona – end of loan;
Transfer out
  • {[(2025-08-08 13:11:10)]}Pierre-Emile Højbjerg (mid) Marseille – loan made permanent; Mikey Moore (att) Rangers – on loan; Sergio Reguilón (def) released; Fraser Forster (gk) released; Alfie Whiteman (gk) released; Timo Werner (att) RB Leipzig – end of loan; Heung-min Son (sp) (att) LAFC
Probable Starting 11
Probable Bench
Transfer in
  • {[(2025-08-13 09:53:00)]}Lucas Chevalier (gk)(Lille); Renato Marin (gk) (Roma); Ilya Zabarnyi (def) (Bournemouth);
Transfer out
  • {[(2025-08-10 21:14:39)]}Milan Skriniar (def) (Fenerbahce) ; Gabriel Moscardo (mid) (Braga, loan); Yoram Zague (def) (Copenhagen, loan); Naoufel El Hannach (def) (Montpellier, loan);

Tottenham Hotspur

Last updated: Wed 13 August 2025 21:03
In Brief

Two wins in six pre-season games. Thomas Frank replaced Ange Postecoglou. Kept backbone intact. Yves Bissouma, Destiny Udogie, Kota Takai, Radu Dragusin, Dejan Kulusevski, Bryan Gil, James Maddison and Manor Solomon are sidelined. Dominic Solanke is available.

Looking Back

Ended a 17-year silverware drought by winning the Europa League, but recorded an embarrassing 22 EPL losses, finished 17th in the table and collected only 38 points, their lowest return in a single term.

Hit by numerous injuries throughout last term. They've also had several issues in pre-season.

Two wins, three draws and one loss in pre-season. Fielded a strong XI that was thrashed by Bayern Munich (4-0) on Thursday. Defence looked solid in the previous games.

Frank replaced Postecoglou. Could be the perfect fit. Enjoys working with young players and has been able to stick to his preferred 4-2-3-1.

They've kept their spine intact. Winger Mohammed Kudus and midfielder Joao Palhinha the biggest signings - expected to become starters. Could add more depth.

Looking Ahead

Starting striker Solanke is available. Featured in just one friendly on July 17. Doubtful whether he'll start. Either Richarlison or Mathys Tel could fill in - didn't impress in pre-season.

Starting left-back Udogie is sidelined. Featured in just one friendly on July 17. A solid Djed Spence could fill in.

Starting midfielder Kulusevski is sidelined. Missed pre-season preparations. Pape Matar Sarr could start - stood out in friendlies.

Starting midfielder Maddison is sidelined long term after suffering injury in pre-season. Spurs have depth in midfield, but he's their best creating midfielder.

Backup defender Dragusin is sidelined long term. Hasn't played since January.

Backup midfielder Bissouma is out due to disciplinary reasons.

Squad players Takai, Gil and Solomon are sidelined.

Points of Interest

New manager appointed.

Suspended
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Unavailable
Doubtful (chance of availability) Rested
  • ---
Probable Starting 11
Probable Bench
Transfer in
  • {[(2025-08-08 13:11:10)]}Mohammed Kudus (att) West Ham; Luka Vuskovic (def) Hajduk Split; Kota Takai (def) Kawasaki Frontale; João Palhinha (mid) Bayern Munich – on loan; Min-hyeok Yang (att) QPR – end of loan; Alfie Devine (mid) Westerlo – end of loan; Manor Solomon (att) Leeds United – end of loan; Bryan Gil (att) Girona – end of loan;
Transfer out
  • {[(2025-08-08 13:11:10)]}Pierre-Emile Højbjerg (mid) Marseille – loan made permanent; Mikey Moore (att) Rangers – on loan; Sergio Reguilón (def) released; Fraser Forster (gk) released; Alfie Whiteman (gk) released; Timo Werner (att) RB Leipzig – end of loan; Heung-min Son (sp) (att) LAFC

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