The Trophée des Champions final delivered everything expected from Le Classique as Paris Saint-Germain edged Olympique de Marseille in a dramatic encounter that went all the way to penalties. Played in front of a packed crowd at the Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium in Kuwait, the French Super Cup clash lived up to its billing with late drama, goals, and high tension.
PSG started the contest with intent and took an early lead through Ousmane Dembélé, whose pace and direct running caused Marseille constant problems. However, OM responded well and showed resilience, drawing level when Mason Greenwood converted from the penalty spot, restoring parity before the break.
The second half saw Marseille grow in confidence, and their pressure paid off when PSG defender Willian Pacho inadvertently turned the ball into his own net, giving OM a surprise lead. As the clock ticked down, Marseille looked set to lift the trophy, but PSG’s winning mentality came to the fore in dramatic fashion.
Deep into stoppage time, Gonçalo Ramos rose to the occasion, scoring a crucial equaliser to make it 2–2 and force the match into a penalty shootout. The momentum shifted instantly in PSG’s favour.
In the shootout, PSG goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier emerged as the hero, producing decisive saves to deny Marseille. Désiré Doué calmly slotted home the winning penalty, sealing a 4–1 shootout victory for the Parisian giants.
With this win, Paris Saint-Germain claimed their 14th Trophée des Champions, further cementing their dominance in French football and extending their impressive run in the competition. For Marseille, it was a night of heartbreak, having come agonisingly close to silverware in one of the most thrilling finals in recent memory.
The 2026 Trophée des Champions will be remembered as a classic chapter in the PSG–Marseille rivalry—an intense battle that showcased drama, quality, and the fine margins that define football’s biggest occasions.