In the 13th minute, Ousmane Dembélé capitalized on a major error by Rulli, who left the ball loose in the box. The Frenchman finished with class, putting PSG 1-0.
The early goal boosted the Parisians’ confidence and forced Marseille to react quickly, setting the stage for a high-intensity clash full of chances.
In the 74th minute, the referee awarded a penalty to Marseille after a foul by Chevalier on Mason Greenwood. Two minutes later, the Marseille forward calmly converted with his right foot, despite being left-footed, leveling the score at 1-1.
The equalizer shifted the momentum and set up a tense and dramatic final stretch.
At the 87th minute, Pacho tried to clear a cross aimed at Aubameyang, but the ball slipped through Chevalier’s legs, putting Marseille 2-1.
The Ecuadorian defender showed clear frustration, while the visitors took advantage of the error to seize the lead when PSG seemed poised to maintain the draw.
In stoppage time, 90+5’, Gonçalo Ramos finished a deadly counterattack with a right-footed shot from the center of the box to make it 2-2.
The draw sent the final to a penalty shootout, where PSG triumphed 4-1, with the decisive goal from Désiré Doué, claiming the Trophée des Champions. The shootout was intense: Rulli and Chevalier became key figures, but Paris’ experience and composure made the difference.
