Chelsea wasted no time poking fun at their London rivals, Tottenham Hotspur, after Spurs suffered a heartbreaking defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in the Super Cup. The jest came just seconds after the match concluded, highlighting the swift nature of football banter—faster, even, than a VAR decision on a tight offside call.
Initially, Tottenham seemed in complete control of the match. With a comfortable 2-0 lead and only five minutes remaining, it appeared Spurs would cruise to victory. However, PSG made a dramatic comeback with two late goals that forced the game into a penalty shoot-out.
Despite having the upper hand during the shoot-out, Tottenham faced disappointment as misses from Micky van de Ven and Mathys Tel allowed PSG to claim their first-ever UEFA Super Cup trophy. Nuno Mendes converted the decisive penalty at exactly 10:09 PM UK time, sealing the victory for PSG.
Chelsea’s Reaction
Immediately after PSG’s win, Chelsea seized the moment for a bit of banter. Their social media team launched a post that read: “#OnThisDay exactly one month ago, Chelsea beat PSG in the Club World Cup final!” This cheeky remark referred to Chelsea’s commanding 3-0 victory over PSG in the US tournament final, a result Spurs had seemed poised to replicate before their late collapse.
Match Highlights
- Tottenham’s Micky van de Ven opened the scoring late in the first half, putting Spurs ahead.
- PSG went into the break without managing a single shot on target, marking only the fourth time this has happened under manager Luis Enrique.
- New Spurs captain Cristian Romero doubled their lead just three minutes into the second half.
- For an extended period, Tottenham looked to be in complete control of the match.
Conclusion
Despite their initial dominance, PSG’s late comeback and subsequent shoot-out victory not only secured the trophy but also provided Chelsea with the perfect opportunity for classic football one-upmanship. The quick social media dig exemplified the ongoing rivalry between the two clubs, as Chelsea enjoyed a moment of light-hearted triumph amidst Spurs’ disappointment.