After taking the lead in the 2025 UEFA Super Cup thanks to goals from Van der Ven and Sergio Romero, Tottenham Hotspur conceded two second-half equalizers. They ultimately lost 3-4 to Champions League champions Paris Saint-Germain on penalties, missing out on the title. Thomas Frank expressed confidence that the team's outstanding performance would lead to future success.

Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Vicario kicked off in the 39th minute, with Van der Ven heading the ball in. Palinha's volley was blocked by Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Chevalier, and Van der Ven then scored with a follow-up shot, helping Tottenham Hotspur to open the scoring 1-0. In the 48th minute of the second half, Pedro Porro took a free kick, and Romero scored with the momentum, helping Tottenham Hotspur to extend their lead to 2-0.

In the 85th minute, Vitinha passed the ball from the top of the penalty area, and Li Kangren took a few steps to adjust before shooting from long range, helping Paris Saint-Germain to tie the game at 1-2. In the second half stoppage time, Dembélé crossed from the penalty area, and Gonzalo Ramos scored with a header, helping Paris Saint-Germain to tie the score at 2-2.

The match went to penalties, with Solanke, Bentancur, and Pedro Porro scoring from the spot, but Van der Ven and Matthijs Terr both missed theirs. Ultimately, Tottenham Hotspur lost 3-4 to Paris Saint-Germain on penalties, missing the chance to enter the new season as champions.

Tottenham Hotspur manager Thomas Frank said in an interview after the game, "I am very proud of the team, the players, the fans and the club. I think we have proved that we have the ability to compete with one of the best teams in the world, perhaps the strongest team at the moment, or even better than this."

"We basically played a perfect game for 75 to 80 minutes and were up 2-0, which is what made the loss so tough. Then it went to penalties, and it was a coin flip. There were a lot of positives in the game, but football is about winning, so it can be tough. Ultimately, good performances will lead to success over time, and this was a great start."

Thomas Frank continued, "The players gave an incredible effort and gave it their all throughout the game. We have shown throughout the season that we can flexibly adjust our tactics according to the opponent. Our game plan almost worked, but football is like this, success or failure depends on the smallest differences."

In addition, Tottenham Hotspur will host Burnley at home in the first round of the 2025/26 Premier League season, and will also take into account other competitions such as the Champions League.

Thomas Frank added: "People might say that performances don't matter if you win a final, but football isn't that simple. You have to put in a good performance, and this was a very good one. I'd be very happy if we could continue this performance in the first round of the new season."