PSG Seal Intercontinental Cup Title After Tense Final Goes to Penaltie

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) secured the FIFA Intercontinental Cup after a tense and evenly matched final, defeating Brazil’s Flamengo in a penalty shootout following a 1–1 draw after extra time at the Ahmad bin Ali Stadium in Qatar.

The final lived up to its billing, with both continental champions delivering disciplined performances marked by tactical control rather than free-flowing attack. PSG opened the scoring in the first half through Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, who finished calmly after sustained pressure from the French side.

Flamengo responded in the second half when Jorginho converted from the penalty spot, bringing the South American champions back into the contest and shifting momentum.

Neither side managed to break the deadlock during regulation time or the additional 30 minutes of extra time, as defensive organisation and goalkeeping prevented further goals.

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The match was ultimately decided from the spot, where PSG goalkeeper Matvey Safonov proved decisive. Safonov saved four penalties, giving PSG a 2–1 shootout victory and ensuring the Intercontinental Cup trophy returned to Paris.

The win adds another major title to PSG’s 2025 season, reinforcing the club’s position at the top of world football. The Intercontinental Cup triumph follows a year in which PSG also captured Ligue 1, the French Cup, the UEFA Champions League, and the UEFA Super Cup. Under head coach Luis Enrique, the team has shown consistency across domestic and international competitions, balancing attacking quality with defensive structure.

For Flamengo, the defeat was narrow but significant. The Copa Libertadores champions matched PSG across long stretches of the match and remained composed under pressure. Despite falling short in the shootout, their performance underlined the competitiveness of South American clubs against Europe’s strongest sides.

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The Intercontinental Cup final once again highlighted the fine margins at the highest level of club football. With the match decided only by penalties, the contest reflected the balance between the two champions and reaffirmed the tournament’s role in bringing together elite football teams from different footballing continents.