Paris Saint Germain 5-3 Tottenham Hotspur: Post-match review, Stats, Key moments
Dive into Ladbrokes’ 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 took the lead in the 35th minute when Richarlison found the net, but Paris Saint Germain equalised just before the break with Vitinha’s strike at 45’. The visitors regained the advantage early in the second half through R. Kolo Muani’s goal at 50’, only for Vitinha to level things again at 53’. PSG then pulled ahead with F. Ruiz scoring at 59’ and W. Pacho adding another at 65’, making it 4-2.
R. Kolo Muani pulled one back for Tottenham at 72’ to make it 4-3, but Vitinha completed his hat-trick from the penalty spot at 76’ to seal the win. Late drama saw PSG’s L. Hernandez sent off with a red card at 90+3’, prompting a final substitution where Vitinha made way for I. Zabarnyi at 90+4’. Both sides used all five substitutions, with PSG making changes at 46’, 56’, 79’ (twice), and 90+4’, while Tottenham adjusted at 76’ (twice) and 84’ (three times).
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 tempo and create more opportunities, ultimately reflected in their higher goal tally despite equal corners at five each. Successful dribbles were close, with PSG edging it 50-40, highlighting their ability to break lines effectively, while they also recorded three assists to Tottenham’s one, underscoring better final-third creativity.
On the disciplinary side, Tottenham picked up one yellow card, and PSG had one red card late on, but PSG converted their single penalty chance, which proved decisive without Tottenham earning any spot-kicks.
Substitutions were maxed out by both teams at five each, with PSG bringing on L. Hernandez for N. Mendes at 46’, B. Barcola off for Lee Kang-In at 56’, Q. Ndjantou replaced by G. Ramos and K. Kvaratskhelia going off for O. Dembele both at 79’, and I. Zabarnyi for Vitinha at 90+4’ to shore up after the red card.
Tottenham’s changes saw A. Gray went off for J. Palhinha, and L. Bergvall was replaced by M. Kudus both at 76’, followed by a triple switch at 84’, where R. Kolo Muani made way for X. Simons, P. M. Sarr for W. Odobert, and D. Spence for D. Udogie, but these adjustments couldn’t turn the tide. No injury-time goals were noted for either side, keeping the scoring within regular play.
Key Moments from Paris Saint Germain 5-3 Tottenham Hotspur
The match turned on a flurry of second-half goals, starting with R. Kolo Muani’s strike at 50’ to put Tottenham ahead 2-1, but PSG responded swiftly through Vitinha at 53’, F. Ruiz at 59’, and W. Pacho at 65’ to build a commanding 4-2 lead.
Vitinha’s penalty at 76’ was crucial in restoring a two-goal cushion after R. Kolo Muani had narrowed the gap to 4-3 at 72’, effectively killing off Tottenham’s comeback hopes. A major talking point came late with L. Hernandez’s red card at 90+3’ for PSG, following his introduction at 46’ in place of N. Mendes, which forced a defensive substitution moments later.
Key substitutions impacted the flow, such as PSG’s double change at 79’, bringing off Q. Ndjantou for G. Ramos and K. Kvaratskhelia being replaced by O. Dembele to freshen the attack, while Tottenham’s adjustments at 76’ and 84’ aimed to chase the game but fell short. Tottenham’s only yellow card went to L. Bergvall at 45+2’, adding to first-half tension without escalating further.
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 proving pivotal in both creation and finishing, forming a strong partnership with the likes of F. Ruiz and J. Neves in central areas.
Tottenham Hotspur
Tottenham Hotspur deployed a 4-2-2-2 setup, relying on R. Kolo Muani’s forward presence alongside Richarlison to threaten on the counter, with midfield support from players like L. Bergvall before his replacement.
Ladbrokes’ Man of the Match
Vitinha earned Man of the Match honours for Paris Saint Germain with a commanding hat-trick performance, scoring at 45’, 53’, and 76’ from the penalty spot, driving his team’s comeback and securing the victory through sharp finishing and midfield control.
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 win as they maintain momentum in their campaign, with their next fixture offering a chance to extend their form against upcoming opposition.
Tottenham Hotspur
Tottenham Hotspur face the task of regrouping after this defeat, aiming to tighten defensively in their next match to avoid similar concessions and get back to winning ways.
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