PSG Rally Twice to Defeat Tottenham in a Thrilling 5–3 Champions League Clash

Paris Saint-Germain produced a remarkable comeback performance, defeating Tottenham Hotspur 5–3 in one of the most dramatic fixtures of this Champions League campaign. Despite trailing twice, PSG unleashed a spectacular second-half surge, powered by a stunning hat-trick from Vitinha, to overturn the match and secure their fourth win in five group-stage outings.
Randal Kolo Muani struck twice for Spurs, giving the London side real hope of an upset, but PSG’s attacking resilience ultimately proved decisive. The Parisians weathered every blow and then pulled away with authority, sealing a statement victory that strengthens their position as group favourites.
The night unquestionably belonged to Vitinha, who delivered one of the finest individual performances of the tournament so far: long-range strikes, clinical finishing inside the box, a composed match-winning penalty, and even an assist.
With this victory, PSG climb to second place in the standings, while Tottenham slip back to 16th, complicating their path forward.
2025-26 UEFA Champions League
PSG - Tottenham 5:3 (1:1)
Goals: Richarlison, 35 (0:1); Vitinha F., 45 (1:1); Kolo Muani, 50 (1:2); Vitinha F., 53 (2:2); Fabian Ruiz, 59 (3:2); Pacho, 65 (4:2); Kolo Muani, 73 (4:3); Vitinha F., 77 (penalty) (5:3)
PSG: Chevalier L.; Marquinhos; Mendes N. (Lucas Hernandez, 46); Vitinha F. (Zabarnyi, 94); Kvaratskhelia (Dembele O., 79); Fabian Ruiz; Zaire-Emery; Pacho; Neves J. P.; Ndjantou (Ramos G., 79); Barcola B. (Lee Kang-in, 56)
Substitution: Lucas Hernandez (from 46 till 93); Lee Kang-in (from 56); Ramos G. (from 79); Dembele O. (from 79); Zabarnyi (from 94)
Bench: Safonov M.; Beraldo L.; Mayulu; Mbaye
Red cards: Lucas Hernandez 93'
Tottenham: Vicario G.; Romero C.; Porro; Spence D. (Udogie, 84); van de Ven; Gray (Palhinha, 76); Bergvall (Kudus, 76); Sarr P. (Odobert, 84); Bentancur; Richarlison; Kolo Muani (Simons Xavi, 84)
Substitution: Palhinha (from 76); Kudus (from 76); Udogie (from 84); Simons Xavi (from 84); Odobert (from 84)
Bench: Kinský; Austin; Davies; Danso; Williams-Barnett; Scarlett
Yellow Cards: Bergvall 45
