Paris Saint Germain 5-3 Tottenham Hotspur: Post-match review, Stats, Key moments

Dive into Coral’s post-match review of Paris Saint Germain 5-3 Tottenham Hotspur in the Champions League on Wednesday, 26 November 2025, with stats, key moments and our take on the match.

Tottenham got off to a flyer when Richarlison slotted home in the 35th minute to give them the lead, but PSG fought back just before the break with Vitinha equalising in the 45th. The visitors regained the advantage early in the second half through R. Kolo Muani’s strike in the 50th, only for Vitinha to level things up again three minutes later in the 53rd. PSG then took control as F. Ruiz put them ahead in the 59th, followed by W. Pacho extending the lead to 4-2 in the 65th.

R. Kolo Muani pulled one back for Tottenham in the 72nd to make it 4-3, but Vitinha sealed his hat-trick from the penalty spot in the 76th to restore PSG’s two-goal cushion. Both sides made a flurry of substitutions in the latter stages, with PSG bringing on fresh legs like O. Dembele, replacing K. Kvaratskhelia in the 79th minute. The match ended on a sour note for PSG as L. Hernandez, who had come on at half-time, saw red in the 90+3rd minute, but they held on for a thrilling 5-3 victory.

PSG dominated possession with 67% of the ball compared to Tottenham’s 33%, which allowed them to dictate the tempo and create more sustained pressure, ultimately leading to their higher goal tally. Both teams were evenly matched in corners at 5 each and successful dribbles with PSG edging it 50-40, showing Tottenham’s threat on the counter despite less of the ball. On the disciplinary side, Tottenham picked up one yellow card while PSG had none, but PSG suffered a late red card, and they also converted their one penalty opportunity, which proved crucial in securing the win.

Substitutions were maxed out by both sides with five each, including PSG’s changes like N. Mendes making way for L. Hernandez at 46’, B. Barcola off for Lee Kang-In at 56’, and later swaps such as Q. Ndjantou replaced by G. Ramos and K. Kvaratskhelia by O. Dembele at 79’, plus Vitinha off for I. Zabarnyi in stoppage time. Tottenham’s subs included A. Gray off for J. Palhinha and L. Bergvall off for M. Kudus at 76’, followed by a triple change at 84’ with R. Kolo Muani making way for X. Simons, P. M. Sarr for W. Odobert, and D. Spence for D. Udogie. PSG recorded three assists to Tottenham’s one, highlighting their better teamwork in the final third, and the overall stats underline how PSG’s control translated into a deserved victory.

The game burst into life with Richarlison’s opener for Tottenham in the 35th, assisted by R. Kolo Muani, but PSG’s Vitinha responded with an equaliser assisted by Q. Ndjantou right on the stroke of half-time in the 45th. The second half saw quickfire goals, starting with R. Kolo Muani putting Tottenham back in front in the 50th, only for Vitinha to level it again in the 53rd with help from K. Kvaratskhelia, before F. Ruiz gave PSG the lead assisted by J. Neves in the 59th and W. Pacho adding another in the 65th. R. Kolo Muani’s second goal in the 72nd kept Tottenham in the hunt, but Vitinha’s penalty in the 76th proved decisive.

Substitutions played a role too, with PSG making an early change at 46’ as N. Mendes made way for L. Hernandez, who later received a red card in the 90+3rd minute for a challenge that left his side short-handed in the dying moments. Tottenham’s yellow card came for L. Bergvall in first-half stoppage time at 45+2’, for a tactical foul, and their late subs like A. Gray off for J. Palhinha at 76’ aimed to chase the game but couldn’t turn the tide. These moments, especially the penalty and red card, swung the momentum firmly towards PSG.

PSG lined up in a 4-3-3 formation, with a solid backline supporting an attacking midfield that allowed players like Vitinha to shine in central areas, forming dangerous partnerships with wingers such as O. Dembele and creators like K. Kvaratskhelia.

Tottenham set up in a 4-2-2-2 shape, focusing on a compact midfield duo to shield the defence while relying on forwards like Richarlison and R. Kolo Muani to lead the line and exploit spaces on the break.

Vitinha earned Man of the Match honours for PSG with his hat-trick, including goals in the 45th, 53rd, and a penalty in the 76th, turning the game in his side’s favour with clinical finishing and constant involvement in the attack.

Recent Champions League matches:

• Win: 5-3 vs Tottenham Hotspur (H)
• Loss: 1-2 vs FC Bayern München (H)
• Win: 7-2 vs Bayer 04 Leverkusen (A)
• Win: 2-1 vs FC Barcelona (A)
• Win: 4-0 vs Atalanta (H)

Recent Champions League matches:

• Loss: 3-5 vs Paris Saint Germain (A)
• Win: 4-0 vs FC København (H)
• Draw: 0-0 vs Monaco (A)
• Draw: 2-2 vs Bodø / Glimt (A)
• Win: 1-0 vs Villarreal (H)

PSG will look to build on this high-scoring win as they push for consistency in the league, with their next fixture offering a chance to maintain momentum against upcoming opponents Monaco.

Tottenham face the task of bouncing back from this defeat, analysing their defensive lapses ahead of their next match against Fulham to tighten up and convert more of their chances.

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