Paris Saint-Germain Seeks Redemption in UEFA Super Cup Against Tottenham

Strategic Insights -

Paris Saint-Germain looks to get back on track after losing to Chelsea in the Club World Cup final, seeking their second UEFA Super Cup trophy in a row. The Qatari-backed team will face Tottenham in the annual match between the Champions League and Europa League winners. PSG has been favored to win, but Tottenham has its own motivation, ending a 17-year wait for silverware by winning the Europa League.

Key Takeaways:

  • PSG comes into the match as a big favorite, having won the treble, including the Champions League for the first time.
  • Tottenham has a new manager in Thomas Frank, but will be without key players James Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski due to injuries, and Son Heung-min, who was recently sold to LAFC.
  • This is Tottenham's first appearance in the UEFA Super Cup, while PSG has played in it only once before, losing 9-2 on aggregate to Juventus in 1996.
  • PSG's players have just returned to training after the Club World Cup, which extended last season to mid-July.
  • Tottenham has played a raft of friendlies, including against Arsenal and Bayern Munich, making them more match-sharp coming into the Super Cup.
  • PSG's recent loss to Chelsea in the Club World Cup final has given them added motivation to win the UEFA Super Cup.
  • The match will take place at Stadio Friuli in Udine, Italy.

Statistics:

  • PSG has won the Champions League once before, in 1996, but their treble-winning season was their first time winning the competition.
  • Tottenham has won the Europa League once before, with their recent victory ending a 17-year wait for silverware.
  • The UEFA Super Cup has been held annually since 1972, with PSG and Tottenham facing each other for the first time at this level.
  • 9-2 on aggregate is the largest victory margin in a UEFA Super Cup match, achieved by Juventus over PSG in 1996.
  • 19 July 2023 is the exact date of the Club World Cup final, in which Chelsea beat PSG 5-4 in a penalty shootout.
  • 15 July 2023 was the exact date of the Europa League final, in which Tottenham beat Manchester United 2-1.

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