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PSG vs Tottenham live: Spurs begin Thomas Frank era with clash of European champions in Uefa Super Cup
Can Spurs upset the Champions League winners in Udine?
The Thomas Frank era begins in earnest for Tottenham Hotspur as they take on Paris Saint-Germain in a clash of European champions in the Uefa Super Cup.
A Europa League crown and long-awaited end to Tottenham’s trophy drought did not prove enough to save Ange Postecoglou’s job, leaving former Brentford boss Frank to pick up from the Australian and seek greater consistency domestically this season. It’s been an interesting summer for Spurs with Son Heung-min’s departure requiring the appointment of a new club captain - Cristian Romero will lead the side for the first time officially in the role as they face a tricky test in this traditional season curtain-raiser.
Having romped to the Champions League in such style earlier this year, one might have presumed that PSG would be a happy camp on the eve of a new Ligue 1 season, but the ongoing spat with goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma over his future - or lack thereof - at the club threatens to cause some instability for Luis Enrique. Most of the pieces that solved the puzzle of continental success remain, though, and will hope to add more silverware in Udine.
Follow all of the latest from the Super Cup with our live blog below:
Tottenham ready to beat Arsenal and sign Eberechi Eze after opportunity emerges
Tottenham Hotspur are aiming to seize a window of opportunity to beat Arsenal to the signing of Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze, by putting together an acceptable package for Crystal Palace this week.
As reported in the Independent's 'Inside Football' newsletter on Friday, Spurs have ramped up interest in the 27-year-old after the injury to James Maddison, amid a widespread belief that the saga might finally come to a head by the start of the Premier League season. That would coincide with the expiration of Eze's release clause for this window.
Arsenal have long been interested in Eze, and are viewed as the Crystal Palace player's first preference, but the fact that no proper transfer bid has yet materialised means there is a chance for Spurs to move forward.
Tottenham ready to beat Arsenal and sign Eberechi Eze after opportunity emerges
The Palace hero, who struck the winner for the Eagles in the FA Cup final against Man City, has been strongly linked with Arsenal, but Spurs sense a chance to beat their rivals and land a major signing
Miguel Delaney13 August 2025 18:20
Tottenham midfielder James Maddison has undergone surgery after rupturing his anterior cruciate ligament in pre-season.
The 28-year-old was surrounded by teammates and looked upset as he was treated for the serious injury against Newcastle, with medical staff taking him off the pitch on a stretcher. New manager Thomas Frank said after the game that the injury was “brutal” and its severity has now been confirmed.
Maddison has described the injury as the “lowest low” he’s ever experienced.
Will Castle13 August 2025 18:10
PSG evolution offers Tottenham chance to reignite forgotten reputation in Super Cup
They were European finals that could both be described as historic without accusations of exaggeration. Paris Saint-Germain qualified for Wednesday’s Super Cup by ending their long quest to win the Champions League, becoming the first French club in more than three decades to conquer Europe and, in their 5-0 demolition of Inter Milan, delivering one of the great final performances. It could rank with Barcelona’s evisceration of Manchester United in 2011 or AC Milan’s 4-0 humiliation of Barcelona’s Dream Team in 1994. It was a statement. It was unforgettable.
Whereas many outside N17 and the Tottenham Hotspur fanbase could be forgiven for trying to banish their memories of a May night in Bilbao. If the Champions League showpiece was an example of how football should be played, perhaps its Europa League counterpart was a demonstration of how it shouldn’t.
Spurs are entitled not to care about the carping. A club increasingly defined by not winning anything claimed a continental trophy, a place in the Champions League and, it soon transpired, a meeting with PSG in Udine.
PSG evolution offers Tottenham chance to reignite forgotten reputation in Super Cup
Thomas Frank guides Spurs in Udine with a chance to claim a trophy in his first match in charge against the European champions PSG
Richard Jolly13 August 2025 18:00
Will the Super Cup go to extra-time and penalties?
There is no extra time period if there is a draw in 90 minutes. If the scores are level after 90 minutes, the match goes straight to penalties.
Will Castle13 August 2025 17:45
Who are the current holders?
Real Madrid are the current Uefa Super Cup holders, having beaten Atlanta 2-0 in Warsaw in August 2024.
Madrid have won the trophy a record six times, with Barcelona and AC Milan winning it five times and Liverpool four.
Will Castle13 August 2025 17:40
What is the Uefa Super Cup?
The Uefa Super Cup is a match that pits the winners of the Champions League against the winners of the Europa League to decide the ‘best’ team in Europe.
According to Uefa, the match was “devised by Dutch reporter Anton Witkamp” for this purpose, and has been contested by the winners of these two competitions since 2000. Before that, the Champions League winners used to face the winners of the Uefa Cup Winners' Cup.
Will Castle13 August 2025 17:35
Uefa Super Cup odds
PSG win 7/15
Tottenham win 6/1
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Will Castle13 August 2025 17:30
Predicted line-ups
PSG XI: Chevalier; Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, Mendes; Vitinha, Fabian, Zaire-Emery; Doue, Dembele, Kvaratskhelia.
Tottenham XI: Vicario; Porro, Romero, Van de Ven, Spence; Bentancur, Palhinha, Sarr; Kudus, Richarlison, Johnson.
Will Castle13 August 2025 17:25
Tottenham team news
Tottenham will be without playmaker James Maddison after suffering an ACL injury, which could see him sidelined for seven months.
Dominic Solanke and Destiny Udogie are doubts although were included in the travelling squad, while Dejan Kulusevski and Radu Dragusin remain out.
Joao Palhinha could make competitive his debut following his loan arrival from Bayern Munich, alongside Mohammed Kudus.
Will Castle13 August 2025 17:20
PSG team news
For PSG, last season ended just a month ago as they succumbed to defeat in the Club World Cup final against Chelsea. It means they only returned to pre-season on 6 August and have no new injury concerns.
However, they will be without star midfielder Joao Neves, who was sent off for pulling Marc Cucurella’s hair in that final defeat.
New goalkeeper signing Lucas Chevalier could start in between the sticks, with Gianluigi Donnarumma in a contract standoff with the Parisian giants.
Illia Zabarnyi completed his move from Bournemouth on Tuesday but may not be ready in time.
Will Castle13 August 2025 17:15