Paris Saint-Germain secured a 5-3 victory over Tottenham Hotspur in a high-scoring Champions League match at Parc des Princes. Vitinha's hat-trick proved decisive for the hosts, despite finishing with 10 men. Tottenham showed fight but conceded nine goals across their last two games.
In a frenetic Champions League encounter on November 26, 2025, Paris Saint-Germain overcame Tottenham Hotspur 5-3 at Parc des Princes. The match marked Tottenham's first defeat in the competition this season, following their 4-1 loss to Arsenal in the North London derby.
Tottenham took a 35th-minute lead through Richarlison, who bundled home after a nod back from Randal Kolo Muani. PSG equalized just before half-time with a sublime strike from Vitinha crashing in off the bar. Kolo Muani restored Tottenham's advantage early in the second half with a volley, though reports vary on whether it was diverted by Marquinhos' head. Vitinha leveled again soon after, working the ball onto his left foot for an unerring shot into the bottom corner.
PSG then took command as Fabian Ruiz capitalized on an intercepted pass from Cristian Romero to Joao Neves, who teed up the Spaniard to lash home. Willian Pacho doubled the lead to 4-2 from a corner that Tottenham failed to clear. Kolo Muani pulled one back with his second goal against his parent club, showing composure to fire low past Lucas Chevalier. However, Vitinha completed his hat-trick from the penalty spot 14 minutes from time after Romero handled in the area, sealing the win.
PSG ended the game with 10 men after Lucas Hernandez received a red card for elbowing Xavi Simons late on. Tottenham manager Thomas Frank praised his side's display despite the defensive lapses. "I am very pleased with the performance," Frank told TNT Sports. "Today was much more the identity of the team, the bravery and aggressiveness... Today was a team with soul and character and you need that."
Frank highlighted Kolo Muani's brace: "It can definitely be a turning point... He has struggled a bit with confidence but now he is looking better and better." He also lauded Vitinha: "Vitinha is the best midfielder in the world. He will be the next Ballon d’Or winner."
The result leaves PSG second in the league phase standings with 12 points, four ahead of Tottenham.
