Key Takeaways:
- PSG captured the Trophée des Champions for the 14th time after a 2:2 draw and a 4:1 penalty shootout victory over Marseille at Kuwait’s Jaber Al-Ahmad Stadium
- Last night, Lucas Chevalier saved two Marseille penalties in the shootout, building on several crucial saves during normal time
- Marseille fell short of their first silverware in 14 years and remain eight points behind Ligue 1 leaders Lens
Match Analysis
Paris Saint-Germain lifted their 14th Trophée des Champions in thrilling fashion, overcoming fierce rivals Marseille 4:1 on penalties after a dramatic 2:2 finish in regulation at the Jaber Al-Ahmad Stadium, Kuwait. The spectacle featured relentless momentum swings and standout individual performances, ultimately seeing Luis Enrique’s side secure their second trophy this season, following up their Intercontinental Cup success in December.
CHAMPIONS! 🏆❤️💙 pic.twitter.com/rgXeqdBchl
— Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_English) January 8, 2026
Goal-by-Goal Recap
| Minute | Event | Scorer/Player | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13′ | Goal | Ousmane Dembélé (PSG) | 1:0 PSG |
| 76′ | Penalty Goal | Mason Greenwood (Marseille) | 1:1 |
| 87′ | Own Goal | William Pacho (PSG) | 2:1 Marseille |
| 95′ | Goal | Gonçalo Ramos (PSG) | 2:2 |
Key Moments and Player Performances
Luis Enrique opted for a front three of Ousmane Dembélé, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, and Désiré Doué, consigning Bradley Barcola to a substitute role. Zaïre-Emery featured at right back, while Lucas Chevalier started in goal, with Marquinhos reclaiming a central defensive berth.
Roberto De Zerbi named Amine Gouiri as Marseille’s attacking spearhead ahead of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, supported by Mason Greenwood and Igor Paixão on the wings. The defensive foundation was provided by Pavard, Balerdi, and Medina.
PSG controlled the early phases, with Dembélé’s 13th-minute chipped finish coming after sustained pressure and capitalising on a defensive blunder from Rulli. Kvaratskhelia and Mendes combined well on the left but were denied a second by Rulli’s reflexes.
Marseille’s counter-attacking threat was evident through a series of corners and close-range headers, notably Balerdi’s effort in the seventh minute which Chevalier pushed to safety. Chevalier continued his heroics, keeping out strikes from Gouiri and later Paixão and Pavard after the interval.
Désiré Doué almost doubled PSG’s lead, striking the post and missing narrowly from range as PSG sought a decisive second goal. For Marseille, Aubameyang was denied a likely winner by Pacho’s last-ditch challenge in the 70th minute.
Dramatic Climax and Penalty Shootout
The drama intensified late on. Chevalier conceded a penalty in the 76th minute after fouling Greenwood, who dispatched the resulting spot-kick to restore parity. Marseille edged ahead in the 87th minute through a Pacho own goal, only for Gonçalo Ramos to resuscitate PSG in the 95th, volleying home after patient build-up involving Neves and Barcola.
During the shootout, PSG held their nerve, converting all their spot-kicks, whilst Chevalier denied both Matt O’Riley and Hamed Traoré. This 4:1 triumph marked PSG’s fourth consecutive French Super Cup and extended their winning streak to six matches across all competitions. The Paris side have now emerged victorious in 12 of their last 13 final appearances in this competition.
Conclusion
Despite Marseille’s determined display and near-miss at ending a 14-year trophy drought, PSG’s resilience and penalty expertise helped them secure yet more silverware. The Parisians continue to assert dominance in French football’s curtain-raiser, starting 2026 with yet another trophy for their collection.
