Football review PSG vs Tottenham: Fiery European Super Cup

On their way to winning their first Champions League title in history, PSG defeated a series of English opponents – from the group stage (Man City) , the round of 16 (Liverpool) , the quarter-finals (Aston Villa) and the semi-finals (Arsenal).

Entering the new season, the first opponent of coach Luis Enrique and his team is also the Premier League representative - Tottenham is going through a transition process with Thomas Frank.

When arriving at the Friuli stadium, Udine , a city in Northern Italy, PSG wants to bring the European Super Cup title to Paris, to add to its massive collection in 2025 .

Despite losing the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup final, this was a year of great success for PSG. They achieved a historic treble that European football rarely records.

Ousmane Dembele was the hero of that triumphant journey. “The Champions League trophy was heavy but beautiful, ” he recalled of the feeling of victory in Munich.

“It was the most beautiful trophy I had ever seen. A dream come true: winning the Champions League with PSG, the club's first title.”

PSG fans and Luis Enrique are waiting for Dembele to continue to shine in the European Super Cup.

Compared to the time of winning the European Championship in Munich, PSG has strengthened the squad with Ilya Zabarnyi - one of the most expensive central defenders in history (66 million euros), and goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier (55 million euros).

Chevalier will likely be the main goalkeeper at Friuli, in the context that Luis Enrique wants to "show off" goalkeeper Donnarumma.

Ruben Neves is suspended, but PSG's squad is rated higher than Tottenham's - the team just said goodbye to Son Heung Min and lost James Maddison for a long time.

“The European Super Cup is a great game and a great way to start the season , ” Tottenham defender Micky van de Ven said, adding he was not afraid of PSG.

Van de Ven was Tottenham's hero last season, especially with his goal-line save in the Europa League final against MU.

The Dutchman is expected to lead the Spurs defence against the likes of Dembele, Doue and Kvaratskhelia . New signings Palhinha and Kudus are also expected.

“We hope it will be a good and special season,” Van de Ven shared with optimism about the new dynasty.

Not just title aspirations, the battle with PSG and a crucial test with Thomas Frank, before Spurs enter the Premier League this weekend.

Force:

PSG: Ruben Neves is suspended.

Tottenham : Maddison injured.

Expected lineup:

PSG (4-3-3) Chevalier; Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, Nuno Mendes; Za i re-Emery, Vitinha, Fabi a n Ruiz; Dou e , Demb e l e , Kvaratskhelia .

Tottenham (4-2-3-1) : Vicario; Porro, Romero, Van de Ven, Spence; Bentancur, Palhinha; Kudus, Sarr, Odobert; Richarlison .

Match odds: PSG handicap 1 1/4

Goal Odds: 3 1/4

Prediction: PSG win 3-1 .

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