PSG Edges Out Marseille in Champions Trophy After Dramatic Penalty Shootout
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Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) secured their fourth consecutive Champions Trophy title on Thursday, January 8, 2026, in a hard-fought match against rivals Olympique de Marseille (OM). The match, relocated too the Jaber Al-Ahmad International stadium in kuwait City, culminated in a dramatic penalty shootout after a 2-2 draw.
A Tightly Contested Affair
The match proved to be a challenging encounter for Luis Enrique’s side, wiht Marseille taking the lead twice before PSG could respond. ousmane Dembélé opened the scoring for PSG in the 13th minute with a well-placed lob after a turnover in midfield. Though, Marseille equalized in the 76th minute through Mason Greenwood, who converted a penalty awarded after a challenge from Lucas Chevalier.
Marseille then took the lead in the 87th minute following an own goal by PSG defender Pacho, inadvertently deflecting a cross past his own goalkeeper. Just as it appeared Marseille would secure the victory, Gonçalo Ramos struck in the fourth minute of added time, leveling the score at 2-2 and forcing the match into a penalty shootout.
Chevalier Shines in Shootout
The penalty shootout saw PSG goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier emerge as the hero. After a series of tense kicks, Chevalier made two crucial saves, paving the way for Désiré Doué to seal the win for PSG with a perfectly placed penalty, resulting in a 4-1 shootout victory.
Key Moments
- 13th Minute: Ousmane Dembélé scores for PSG.
- 76th Minute: Mason Greenwood equalizes for Marseille from the penalty spot.
- 87th Minute: Own goal gives Marseille the lead.
- 90+4 Minute: Gonçalo Ramos scores a late equalizer for PSG.
- Penalty Shootout: Lucas Chevalier’s saves lead PSG to victory (4-1).
A Hard-Earned Victory
This victory marks PSG’s fourth consecutive Champions Trophy triumph. Despite a strong performance from Marseille, who were on the verge of ending their 14-year trophy drought – their last title being the 2012 League Cup – PSG demonstrated resilience and composure to secure the win.The match, while initially lacking spark, escalated in intensity during the final half-hour, ultimately delivering a thrilling conclusion.
The performance of goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier was notably noteworthy, overcoming a challenging first half to become the decisive figure in the penalty shootout.
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