PSG edge Marseille on penalties in dramatic Trophée des Champions thriller in Kuwait

Paris Saint-Germain claimed the Trophée des Champions with a tense penalty shootout win over fierce rivals Marseille, after a 2-2 draw in regular time at the Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium in Kuwait.

The clash between France’s two biggest clubs, often dubbed Le Classique, lived up to its reputation with late drama, high-quality attacking play and a test of nerve from the spot for both sides.

PSG started more confidently and took a deserved lead in the 13th minute when Ousmane Dembélé finished a well-worked move, lifting his shot over Marseille goalkeeper Gerónimo Rulli after being set up on the edge of the box by Vitinha.[1][2][3]

After the opener, Marseille grew into the game. Mason Greenwood, leading the line for last season’s Ligue 1 runners-up, repeatedly threatened with runs in behind and shots from the edge of the area as Roberto De Zerbi’s side pushed for an equaliser before half-time.[3]

PSG goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier played a crucial role in preserving the lead, producing sharp saves from Amine Gouiri and Igor Paixão, including a close-range stop that underlined why he has become Luis Enrique’s first choice.[1][3]

Marseille’s pressure was finally rewarded in the 76th minute. Greenwood latched onto a long ball through the middle and was brought down by Chevalier inside the box, earning a penalty. The England forward took responsibility himself, sending the keeper the wrong way to level the match at 1-1.[1][3][6]

De Zerbi’s team then appeared to complete a turnaround three minutes from time. A dangerous cross from the left by Hamed Traoré was turned into his own net by PSG defender Willian Pacho, with substitute Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang sliding in at the far post as Marseille went 2-1 ahead.[1][3][6]

But PSG refused to surrender the trophy. Deep into stoppage time, they launched a swift counter-attack and substitute Bradley Barcola knocked down a cross for Gonçalo Ramos, who volleyed home in the fifth minute of added time to make it 2-2 and send the match straight to penalties.[1][2][3][6]

In the shootout, Chevalier emerged as PSG’s hero. He saved Marseille’s first two penalties, keeping out efforts from Matt O’Riley and Traoré to put his side firmly in control.[1][3] PSG’s takers, including Ramos and Nuno Mendes, converted with composure as the French champions wrapped up a 4-1 victory on penalties.[2][3]

The result adds another domestic trophy to PSG’s collection after their league and cup double last season, while also giving Luis Enrique an early-season psychological edge over Marseille’s new-look squad. For Marseille, the performance offered encouragement — they outplayed PSG for long spells and were minutes away from lifting the Super Cup — but the defeat will sting given how close they came.[1][3][6]

For fans in India following European football, the match underlined why PSG vs Marseille remains one of the continent’s most intense rivalries. The game in Kuwait delivered a mix of tactical intrigue, late drama and individual brilliance that will shape the narrative around both clubs as they head back into their domestic and European campaigns.[1][3][6]