Luis Enrique brings his Champions League-winning Paris Saint-Germain team to Udine, Italy, where they'll face Europa League holders Tottenham Hotspur in Wednesday's UEFA Super Cup clash. The match marks the first major European silverware opportunity of the 2025/26 season.
"We've had an excellent year with 34 victories already, but trophies are what truly define a team's legacy," the PSG manager might say ahead of the high-profile encounter at Stadio Friuli.
The French champions enter the contest as clear favorites, boasting the best win record among top European leagues in 2025. Ousmane Dembele remains their attacking catalyst, having contributed to 36 goals this calendar year – a European best that has positioned him as the leading Ballon d'Or candidate.
Interestingly, PSG may field new goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier for his competitive debut following reported tensions between club management and Gianluigi Donnarumma. The Parisians will, however, miss suspended midfielder João Neves for the match scheduled to kick off at 22:00 local time.
For "Spurs," this represents historic territory – their first-ever UEFA Super Cup appearance. The match also serves as the official debut for new head coach Thomas Frank, who replaced Ange Postecoglou after Tottenham's disappointing Premier League campaign despite their Europa League triumph that ended a 41-year trophy drought.
The London club has undergone significant transformation during the offseason. Son Heung-min's departure leaves a substantial void, though new arrivals Mohammed Kudus and loan signing João Palhinha offer fresh options. Frank faces immediate selection headaches with James Maddison, Dejan Kulusevski, and Radu Dragusin all sidelined through injury.
Bookmakers heavily favor the French side, offering odds of 1.47 for a PSG win in regular time compared to Tottenham's lengthy 6.60. The draw is priced at 4.85.
Both teams are expected to field strong lineups despite their personnel challenges. PSG's attack looks particularly formidable with Dembele, Kvaratskhelia and Doue likely to start, while Tottenham will probably rely on summer signing Dominic Solanke to lead their forward line.
Can Frank's new-look "Spurs" overcome the odds against Europe's most in-form team? Or will Enrique's men add another trophy to their growing collection? Wednesday night promises to deliver answers.
