Udine, August 2025 — When Paris Saint‑Germain and Tottenham Hotspur meet for the 2025 UEFA Super Cup at Stadio Friuli, the occasion marks a unique chapter in European football. For despite both clubs’ lofty stature, their matchups on the pitch have been astonishingly rare.
A Very Limited Head‑to‑Head History
Official records show that PSG and Tottenham have faced each other only once before—an informal friendly held in July 2017 during the International Champions Cup. In that match, Tottenham emerged victorious with a 4‑2 scoreline in a summer exhibition match in the United States. Diario ASAiScoreLeagueLane
No official competitive battle has taken place between them until this Super Cup showdown—making it a truly unprecedented case of two European heavyweights meeting under the lights at a major UEFA final. Diario ASAiScoreWikipedia
Uneven Recent Records
Though limited in direct encounters, broader data reminds us of PSG’s dominance in prior engagement patterns:
- In unofficial previous face-offs, one source suggests PSG has five wins to Tottenham’s one, tallying 16 goals to 12. fscore.netfscore.com.gh
- Another breakdown shows the 2017 friendly as the sole head‑to‑head, with PSG having no victories, draws, and Spurs winning once—Goalless otherwise. AiScoreLeagueLane
These discrepancies stem from differing data scopes—some counting broader unofficial fixtures, others focusing strictly on official competitive meetings. The consensus remains: the rivalry is nascent, practically blank.
Setting the Stage: Stakes and Symbolism
This match carries weight beyond the trophy. It’s the first-ever official duel between PSG—the freshly crowned Champions League champions—and Tottenham, fresh from Europa League triumph under their new manager, Thomas Frank. Diario ASWikipedia+2Wikipedia+2
Their paths have almost comically avoided each other: drawn into different groups or knock-out paths in previous Champions League campaigns, the Premier League side and Ligue 1 giants somehow never crossed in competition. Diario AS
For PSG, this match offers redemption—an official shot at European silverware after their sole prior Super Cup appearance ended in a 9‑2 aggregate drubbing by Juventus in 1996. Wikipedia
Tottenham, meanwhile, are eager to make their mark on another European stage, proudly representing English clubs in quest of continental glory. Diario ASWikipedia+1
Summary Box
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Head-to‑Head Matches | Only one friendly in 2017 (Tottenham 4‑2 PSG); no prior competitive clashes |
| Official Rivalry Status | Entirely new in competitive terms—the Super Cup marks the first |
| PSG’s European Form | Reigning Champions League winners, seeking first Super Cup victory |
| Tottenham’s Context | Europa League titleholders under new manager, looking for European silverware |
In Conclusion:
The meeting between PSG and Tottenham in the 2025 UEFA Super Cup may be one of European football’s most fresh and curious rivalries. With almost no competitive history, every move on the pitch—a pass, a goal, a tactical gambit—will feel like uncharted territory. Whether this will ignite a recurring European rivalry depends on just how memorable this first chapter turns out to be.
