The UEFA Super Cup 2025 starts on August 13 at Stadio Friuli in Udine. Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), winners of the Champions League, will play Tottenham Hotspur, winners of the Europa League. Both teams are trying to win their first Super Cup title in this match, which is the first prize of the 2025–26 season. PSG has a team full of stars, but Tottenham is dealing with illness and the start of a new era under Thomas Frank. Get the most up-to-date information on injuries, lineups, and teams on TipsGG to stay ahead of the game!
PSG Team News and Predicted Lineup
PSG enter with a near full-strength squad, fresh off their 2024/25 quadruple, including a 5-0 Champions League final win over Inter Milan. However, midfielder João Neves is suspended after a red card in the Club World Cup final loss to Chelsea. Defenders Willian Pacho and Lucas Hernandez return from suspensions, bolstering the backline. Goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma is excluded amid transfer rumors to Manchester United and Chelsea, paving the way for €40m Lille signing Lucas Chevalier to debut. Ousmane Dembélé, who scored 35 goals last season, is the player to watch.
Predicted PSG XI (4-3-3): Chevalier; Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, Mendes; Zaire-Emery, Vitinha, Ruiz; Doué, Dembélé, Kvaratskhelia.
Luis Enrique said, “The Super Cup is a special match… we’re going to compete to the best of our ability.”
Tottenham Team News and Predicted Lineup
Tottenham face challenges after a mixed preseason, including a 4-0 loss to Bayern Munich. James Maddison is out for most of the season with an ACL injury from a friendly against Newcastle, joining Dejan Kulusevski, Radu Dragusin, Manor Solomon, and Bryan Gil on the sidelines. Dominic Solanke (ankle) and Destiny Udogie (muscle) are doubtful but named in the squad, with Solanke potentially giving way to Richarlison up top. New signings Mohammed Kudus (£55m from West Ham) and João Palhinha (on loan from Bayern) are set to debut, while Brennan Johnson, the Europa League final hero, is a key threat.
Predicted Tottenham XI (4-2-3-1): Vicario; Porro, Romero, Van de Ven, Spence; Bentancur, Palhinha; Kudus, Sarr, Odobert; Richarlison.
Thomas Frank noted, “We’re playing in a final; it’s fantastic… we believe in ourselves.”
Key Battles
PSG’s high press and wing play, led by Dembélé and Kvaratskhelia, will test Tottenham’s full-backs, particularly Pedro Porro against Kvaratskhelia’s flair. Tottenham’s compact 4-2-3-1, with Palhinha anchoring midfield, aims to absorb pressure and counter through Kudus and Johnson. Marquinhos vs Richarlison will be a crucial duel, with Spurs relying on Romero and Van de Ven’s solidity to contain PSG’s attack. Micky van de Ven said, “Paris are a very strong opponent… it’s a beautiful way to start the season.” PSG’s depth gives them an edge, but Tottenham’s resilience could spark an upset.