Key Takeaways:
- Tottenham is making their first appearance in the UEFA Super Cup.
- PSG claimed their maiden Champions League title last season with a resounding 5-0 victory over Inter.
- In a significant blow, Tottenham’s James Maddison is set to miss a large portion of the season due to injury.
Match Background
This evening at the “Friuli” stadium in Udine, the reigning UEFA Champions League champions, Paris Saint-Germain, will go head-to-head with Europa League winners, Tottenham Hotspur, in the UEFA Super Cup final.
Historic Seasons for Both Clubs
The previous season marked a monumental achievement for Paris Saint-Germain as they became only the second French club to secure the Champions League title. Their triumph was solidified by an impressive 5-0 victory against Inter in the final, showcasing a dominant performance under the stewardship of Luis Enrique. Despite this success, PSG’s aspirations took a downturn when they faced Chelsea in the FIFA Club World Cup, where they suffered a heavy 0-3 defeat in the final. As a result, today’s encounter will be their first competitive match since that disappointment, following a delayed preparation phase that entailed no friendly matches preceding this fixture.
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Tottenham, on the other hand, is in a markedly different state of readiness, having played six friendly matches ahead of this showdown, although their last outing resulted in a significant loss to Bayern Munich. Under previous head coach Ange Postecoglou, Spurs clinched their first trophy in 17 years by triumphing over Manchester United 1-0 in a recent final. However, Postecoglou has since been dismissed, with Thomas Frank, the former Brentford manager, stepping into the role. The club’s summer has also seen the departure of key player Son Heung-min, who left after a decade of service, while James Maddison’s serious injury poses a further setback for Tottenham, sidelining him for a considerable part of the season.
Super Cup History
For Tottenham, this match signifies their debut in the UEFA Super Cup, contrasting with PSG’s previous appearance in 1997, where they suffered a 2:9 aggregate defeat to Juventus across two leg matches for the trophy.
Path to the Final
As they advanced to the Champions League final, PSG eliminated three English teams in succession: Liverpool, Aston Villa, and Arsenal, even though they were previously halted by Manchester City in the group stage.
Squad Developments
For the current transfer window, PSG has bolstered their squad with the integration of two new players: goalkeeper Luka Chevalier from Lille and defender Illya Zabarnyi from Bournemouth. Chevalier is expected to take over the starting position from Gianluigi Donnarumma, who has been excluded from the squad amid speculation about his future at the club following his refusal to sign a new contract.
In Tottenham’s camp, notable acquisitions include Mohamed Kudus, and they have maintained Mathis Tel and Kevin Danso’s transfers on a permanent basis, alongside João Palhinha’s loan move. Additionally, Japanese talent Kota Takai has joined the team, while 16-year-old Luka Dushkovich has been signed with an eye towards future developments.
