The Trophée des Champions final lived up to the fierce reputation of Le Classique as Paris Saint-Germain defeated Olympique de Marseille after a gripping contest that was decided by penalties. Staged at the Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium in Kuwait, the French Super Cup clash produced late drama, momentum swings, and unforgettable moments.
PSG struck first, with Ousmane Dembélé breaking the deadlock through his sharp movement and clinical finish. Marseille refused to back down and clawed their way back into the match when Mason Greenwood calmly converted a penalty, bringing the scores level and igniting belief within the OM camp.
After the restart, Marseille pushed forward with confidence and took the lead in fortunate circumstances as Willian Pacho’s own goal put PSG under real pressure. As the minutes slipped away, Marseille appeared on course for victory, but Paris had one final response.
In the dying seconds of stoppage time, Gonçalo Ramos delivered a dramatic equaliser, forcing the final into a penalty shootout and swinging the momentum firmly towards PSG.
The shootout belonged to Lucas Chevalier, whose crucial saves dismantled Marseille’s hopes. Désiré Doué stepped up to score the decisive penalty, sealing a 4–1 shootout win and sparking celebrations among the Parisian players and supporters.
The victory handed Paris Saint-Germain their 14th Trophée des Champions, underlining their continued dominance in French football. Despite a valiant performance, Marseille were left to rue missed opportunities in a final that will be remembered as one of the most dramatic chapters in the historic rivalry between the two clubs.