French Super Cup: PSG Hold Their Nerve to Beat Marseille on Pens — January 8, 2026
Paris Saint-Germain and Olympique de Marseille squared off in the most recent edition of the Trophée des Champions (French Super Cup) — a standalone super cup match between the winners of Ligue 1 and the Coupe de France versus the league runners-up — on Thursday, January 8, 2026 at the Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium in Kuwait City. This clash does not belong to the Premier League; it is part of the 2025 Trophée des Champions for the 2025-26 season of French football.
Final Score:
PSG 2–2 Olympique de Marseille (PSG win 4-1 on penalties)
Goal Scorers:
- Paris Saint-Germain: Ousmane Dembélé (13′), Gonçalo Ramos (90+5′)
- Olympique de Marseille: Mason Greenwood (76′, pen.), Willian Pacho (87′, own goal)
Match Summary:
PSG struck first when Ousmane Dembélé netted in the opening quarter-hour, giving the reigning Ligue 1 and Coupe de France double winners an early edge. Marseille responded in the second half with a Mason Greenwood penalty to level, before fortune turned their way again when PSG defender Willian Pacho inadvertently turned the ball into his own net.
Facing elimination late in regulation time, PSG rallied — and Gonçalo Ramos delivered a dramatic equalizer deep into stoppage time to force a penalty shootout. In the shootout, PSG goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier was decisive, saving two spot kicks to help PSG prevail 4-1 from the spot and secure the trophy.
Context in the Season:
This match marked PSG’s 14th Trophée des Champions title and their fourth consecutive success in this competition, reinforcing their domestic dominance. Marseille — still seeking their first Super Cup since 2011 — showed strong competitive spirit but fell just short.
Because this fixture is a season opener cup final, it does not affect league standings; its significance lies in adding early silverware and momentum ahead of the 2025-26 Ligue 1 campaign.
Key Player Ratings (on a 1–10 scale)
- Lucas Chevalier (PSG) — ⭐ 9/10
A match-defining display in the shootout with multiple saves that swung the trophy in PSG’s favor. - Ousmane Dembélé (PSG) — ⭐ 8/10
Energetic attacking spark and first-half goal set the tone for PSG’s fightback. - Gonçalo Ramos (PSG) — ⭐ 8/10
Came off the bench to rescue PSG with the late equaliser and converted in the shootout. - Mason Greenwood (Marseille) — ⭐ 7/10
Held his nerve from the penalty spot to keep Marseille in the match. - Willian Pacho (Marseille) — ⭐ 6/10
Unlucky own goal proved costly despite a generally solid defensive effort.