Paris Saint Germain 5-3 Tottenham Hotspur: Post-match review, Stats, Key moments
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Dive into Bwin’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.
Paris Saint Germain 5-3 Tottenham Hotspur Post-Match Review
Tottenham Hotspur took an early lead when Richarlison scored in the 35th minute, capitalising on a well-timed assist from R. Kolo Muani to put the visitors ahead. Paris Saint Germain responded just before the break, with Vitinha equalising in the 45th minute from a Q. Ndjantou assist, ensuring the teams went into half-time level. The second half began with Tottenham regaining the advantage through R. Kolo Muani’s goal in the 50th minute, but PSG quickly turned the tide.
Vitinha struck again in the 53rd minute, assisted by K. Kvaratskhelia, to make it 2-2, before F. Ruiz put PSG ahead in the 59th minute with help from J. Neves. W. Pacho extended the lead to 4-2 in the 65th minute, though Tottenham pulled one back via R. Kolo Muani in the 72nd. Vitinha completed his hat-trick from the penalty spot in the 76th minute to seal a 5-3 victory, despite PSG finishing with 10 men after L. Hernandez’s red card in the 90+3rd minute.
Paris Saint Germain 5-3 Tottenham Hotspur Statistics
Paris Saint Germain dominated possession with 67% compared to Tottenham’s 33%, which allowed them to control the game’s tempo and create more sustained pressure, ultimately contributing to their higher goal tally. Both sides recorded five corners each, but PSG’s 50 successful dribbles edged out Tottenham’s 40, highlighting their superior ability to beat defenders and build attacks. PSG converted one penalty while Tottenham had none, and with three assists to Tottenham’s one, the home side showed better creativity in the final third.
Discipline saw Tottenham pick up one yellow card, while PSG had none but suffered a red card late in the game. Both teams used all five substitutions, with PSG making changes as early as the 46th minute when L. Hernandez replaced N. Mendes, followed by Lee Kang-In coming on for B. Barcola at 56’, G. Ramos for Q. Ndjantou and O. Dembele for K. Kvaratskhelia both at 79’, and I. Zabarnyi for Vitinha at 90+4’. Tottenham’s adjustments included J. Palhinha replacing A. Gray and M. Kudus for L. Bergvall at 76’, then X. Simons for R. Kolo Muani, W. Odobert for P. M. Sarr, and D. Udogie for D. Spence all at 84’, which helped them stay competitive but couldn’t overturn PSG’s lead.
Key Moments from Paris Saint Germain 5-3 Tottenham Hotspur
The match’s momentum shifted back and forth in this entertaining match, starting with R. Kolo Muani’s 50th-minute goal that briefly put Tottenham ahead 2-1, only for Vitinha to equalise three minutes later and spark PSG’s comeback. F. Ruiz’s 59th-minute strike gave PSG the lead for the first time, assisted by J. Neves, and W. Pacho’s unassisted effort in the 65th extended it to 4-2, putting the game out of Tottenham’s reach despite R. Kolo Muani’s second goal in the 72nd. Vitinha’s penalty in the 76th minute completed the scoring at 5-3, while L. Hernandez’s red card in stoppage time for a reckless challenge left PSG short-handed but did not affect the result.
Key substitutions influenced the flow, such as L. Hernandez coming on for N. Mendes at half-time for PSG, though his later dismissal added late drama. Tottenham’s double change at 76’, with J. Palhinha replacing A. Gray and M. Kudus for L. Bergvall, aimed to bolster midfield, but PSG’s earlier adjustments, including Lee Kang-In for B. Barcola at 56’, helped maintain their attacking edge.
Paris Saint Germain 5-3 Tottenham Hotspur Lineups
Paris Saint Germain
Paris Saint Germain lined up in a 4-3-3 formation, with Vitinha anchoring the midfield and forming a potent partnership with the wide attackers, allowing for fluid transitions and effective ball progression that overwhelmed Tottenham at times.
Tottenham Hotspur
Tottenham Hotspur deployed a 4-4-2 setup, relying on the forward pairing of Richarlison and R. Kolo Muani to exploit spaces, with the double pivot providing defensive cover that held firm in spells but struggled against PSG’s possession dominance.
Bwin’s Man of the Match
Vitinha earned Man of the Match honours with a commanding performance, scoring a hat-trick including a crucial penalty in the 76th minute, while also contributing defensively in midfield to help PSG secure the win.
Updated Form Guide
Paris Saint Germain
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)
Tottenham Hotspur
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)
What’s Next for Both Teams?
Paris Saint Germain
Paris Saint Germain will look to build on this high-scoring victory as they maintain strong form in the league, with their next fixture offering a chance to extend their momentum against A Monaco team without a win in their last 4 games.
Tottenham Hotspur
Tottenham Hotspur face the task of recovering from this defeat, where defensive lapses proved costly, as they prepare for their next match against Fulham.
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