Ousmane Dembélé hails PSG’s 2025 UEFA Super Cup win
Paris Saint-Germain star Ousmane Dembélé believes his club has cemented its status as the best team in the world in 2025, by adding the UEFA Super Cup to an already glittering trophy haul.
Fresh off their Champions League triumph in May, PSG made history in Udine as the first French club ever to capture the Super Cup, bouncing back from a daunting 2–0 deficit to claim victory. Ousmane Dembélé played a pivotal role in this stunning turnaround, earning himself the prestigious Player of the Match title.
Dembélé, reflecting with UEFA after the game, revealed:
“At 2–0, things looked bleak, especially since we’d only had a week of training. But that’s the character of this team, we never give up. When we pulled one goal back to make it 2–1, we believed we’d go all the way. Once we equalised, we just knew it was ours.”
His assist to Gonçalo Ramos, scored in stoppage time, was the moment of magic that sparked the comeback. But there was more: he also calmly converted his penalty in the shootout that sealed PSG’s 4–3 win.
The victory also capped off a remarkable European season for Dembélé personally—he’s been named one of 30 Ballon d’Or nominees and was awarded Champions League Player of the Season for 2024/25.
Yet Dembélé was quick to shift the spotlight:
“Winning another European trophy for the club, that’s huge. This is our third major win after the Champions League on May 31. Starting the season with silverware, it means a lot.”
He added:
“Once we’d passed Liverpool in the round of 16, we knew anything was possible. Today… in 2025, we have been the best team in the world.”
Additional Context & Highlights
Match Recap: PSG trailed Tottenham 2–0 before goals from Lee Kang-in (85th minute) and Gonçalo Ramos (stoppage time, off Dembélé’s cross) forced a shootout. PSG ultimately prevailed 4–3, becoming the first French side to win the UEFA Super Cup.
Teammate Praise: Goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier, in his competitive debut for PSG, saved a crucial penalty and drew high praise from both coach Luis Enrique and Dembélé himself.
Fan Reaction: Some supporters were surprised, or even annoyed, by Dembélé’s Player of the Match award, suggesting others were more deserving despite his decisive contribution. Despite the fan debate, Dembélé graciously offered to share the award with Chevalier.
Season Recap: The Super Cup win complements a sensational 2024/25 campaign: PSG clinched the Champions League, topped Ligue 1, lifted the Coupe de France, and added the Trophée des Champions to their trophy cabinet.