Paris Saint-Germain extended their domestic hegemony on Thursday night, securing their 14th Trophée des Champions title after a dramatic penalty shootout victory over arch-rivals Olympique de Marseille. In a match that swung between clinical dominance and late-game chaos, the Parisians triumphed 4–1 on penalties following a 2–2 draw at the Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium.
The victory marks PSG’s fourth consecutive Super Cup win and their first piece of silverware in 2026. Goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier emerged as the evening's protagonist, redeeming a second-half error by saving two crucial spot-kicks in the shootout to deny Marseille their first major trophy in over a decade.
The contest began with PSG asserting the technical superiority that defined their historic six-trophy haul in 2025. Ousmane Dembélé, the reigning Ballon d'Or recipient, opened the scoring in the 13th minute, capitalising on a defensive lapse to deftly lob Marseille goalkeeper Gerónimo Rulli. Despite several opportunities to double their lead through Nuno Mendes and Vitinha, the capital club headed into the interval with a slim one-goal advantage.
Marseille, rejuvenated under the tactical direction of Roberto De Zerbi, mounted a spirited comeback in the final quarter-hour. The momentum shifted in the 76th minute when Chevalier committed a foul in the area on Mason Greenwood. The English forward composedly converted the resulting penalty to level the score.
The drama intensified in the 87th minute when Marseille appeared to have secured a historic victory. A low cross from Hamed Traoré deflected off PSG defender Willian Pacho and into his own net, sparking jubilant celebrations among the Marseille faithful. However, the lead proved ephemeral as PSG’s championship pedigree surfaced in stoppage time. In the 95th minute, substitute Gonçalo Ramos volleyed home a cross from Bradley Barcola to force the match into a shootout.
In the ensuing lottery, Chevalier showcased his elite reflexes, thwarting efforts from Matt O’Riley and Traoré. PSG’s kickers remained perfect, with Désiré Doué slotting home the decisive penalty to seal the win. The result maintains PSG's trend of narrow escapes, having also won the 2024 Intercontinental Cup via a shootout.
The win provides a morale boost for PSG as they continue to trail RC Lens in the Ligue 1 standings. For Marseille, the narrow defeat serves as a testament to their progress under De Zerbi, even as their trophy drought continues. Both sides will return to France for the Coupe de France Round of 32, with PSG scheduled to face Paris FC on Monday.
