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Paris Saint-Germain triumphs over Olympique de Marseille: goals and drama all the way to penalties in the Trophée des Champions
Le Classique delivered total drama: PSG and Marseille drew 2-2 in regulation time, and the Parisians were crowned champions of the Trophée des Champions on penalties.
PSG dominates and Dembélé makes the difference from the start
Paris Saint-Germain started the final with overwhelming intensity. In the 13th minute, Ousmane Dembélé capitalized on a major mistake by Gerónimo Rulli and scored with a flawless chip, putting PSG ahead. This early goal not only set the tone for the match but also forced Marseille to regroup and chase the equalizer immediately.
The first half showed a surprising balance, with goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier making multiple crucial saves, including a key stop against Amine Gouiri, preserving PSG’s lead and keeping the suspense high in the stadium.
Marseille responds and tension rises
In the second half, Marseille displayed their character and leveled the match in the 74th minute with a penalty converted by Mason Greenwood after a foul by Chevalier on the Englishman. PSG’s calm was shaken, and the game entered a dramatic stretch.
Tension escalated further in the 87th minute when Willian Pacho, PSG’s Ecuadorian defender, scored an own goal while trying to clear a cross, giving Marseille a 2-1 lead and sending the visiting fans into ecstasy. The final turned into a true Le Classique, full of mistakes, emotions, and an open-ended conclusion until the very last minute.
Epic comeback and penalty shootout
Just when it seemed Marseille would claim the title, Gonçalo Ramos scored in stoppage time (90+5′) assisted by Bradley Barcola, forcing a penalty shootout. The shootout became a display of nerves and precision: Chevalier was the hero, saving shots from Matt O’Riley and Hamed Traoré, while Ramos, Vitinha, Nuno Mendes, and Désiré Doué scored for PSG, sealing a 4-1 victory.
With this triumph, PSG reaches their 14th French Super Cup, extending their historic dominance and starting 2026 on a high note, consolidating their leadership in French football and sending a clear message across Europe.
The story behind the triumph
The 2026 Trophée des Champions was held in Kuwait, far from both teams’ usual fanbases, as part of Ligue 1’s global expansion efforts. PSG came in after a historic sextuple in 2025, cementing their supremacy in domestic and international competitions. For Marseille, despite the mistakes and the defeat, the team showed grit and character, delivering a memorable match that will be remembered as a Le Classique full of emotion and tension until the very last second.
