Fans Blown Away by Tottenham Star Who Was ‘Absolutely Cooking’ PSG
Thomas Frank’s Tottenham Hotspur endured a frustrating start to their 2025/26 campaign, falling to Paris Saint-Germain in a dramatic UEFA Super Cup penalty shoot-out. The clash pitted last season’s Champions League winners against the Europa League champions, promising fireworks—and it certainly delivered. While Spurs left empty-handed, one player’s dazzling display has fans convinced that he could be the club’s new talisman.
The night began with Tottenham showing no signs of intimidation against their star-studded French opponents. Six minutes before half-time, centre-back Micky van de Ven reacted quickest to a loose ball in the penalty area, calmly slotting past Lucas Chevalier to give Spurs the lead. Barely three minutes into the second half, his defensive partner Cristian Romero rose highest to meet a set-piece and doubled Tottenham’s advantage, sending the travelling fans into raptures.
For much of the match, Spurs looked in complete control. Their aggressive pressing and slick passing unsettled PSG, who, despite their wealth of attacking options, struggled to find their rhythm. Yet, football is a game of moments—and PSG’s bench proved decisive. Substitutes Kang-In Lee and Goncalo Ramos both struck in the final minutes, snatching an unlikely equaliser and forcing the contest into a penalty shoot-out. There, PSG’s clinical finishing sealed their victory, ensuring that the silverware headed to Paris.
Given PSG’s sheer depth—boasting world-class talent in virtually every position—Tottenham’s performance was far more than respectable. The French champions had earned their place in the final by overcoming Inter Milan, and many expected them to overpower the North London side. Instead, Spurs matched them blow for blow, with several players turning in standout performances.
Among the top performers were Djed Spence, Pape Matar Sarr, and, most notably, summer signing Mohammed Kudus. The £55 million acquisition has been earmarked for greatness ever since his teenage years in Ghana. After making his name at Ajax and later moving to West Ham United in 2023, Kudus arrived at Tottenham with a reputation as a versatile, technically gifted attacker. Frank’s arrival appears to have unlocked even more of his potential, and against PSG, he was electric.
Kudus’ blend of pace, agility, and precision made him a nightmare for PSG’s defenders—particularly Nuno Mendes, widely regarded as one of the best left-backs in world football. Time and again, Kudus drove forward with purpose, leaving Mendes scrambling. By the time he was substituted for Mathys Tel in the 79th minute, Kudus had racked up 35 touches, including two inside the opposition penalty area. Remarkably, all four of his attempted crosses found their target—a 100% success rate that underlined his quality in the final third.
Able to operate on either wing, as a central attacking midfielder, or even as a forward, Kudus gives Spurs a tactical weapon who can adapt to any game plan. If his early form is any indication, he could light up the Premier League this season.
Fans who watched his performance were quick to flood social media with praise. One supporter wrote on X (formerly Twitter): “What Kudus is doing to these lot is unruly loool. He’s got too much about him. They can’t cope.” Another kept it short but sweet: “What a player Kudus is!”
Many felt Kudus deserved to share the man-of-the-match honours with Pape Matar Sarr. “Sarr and Kudus should be men of the match. They’re really bossing this PSG team,” one fan commented. Another added: “Kudus has been top class from start to finish, class footballer.”
One Spurs supporter even suggested that Mendes, who has successfully faced off against elite wingers such as Mohamed Salah, Lamine Yamal, Bukayo Saka, Michael Olise, and Lionel Messi, had finally met his match. “Nuno Mendes passed the Yamal, Salah, Saka, Olise, Messi test… but Kudus has him looking like he’s never played football before,” they quipped.
Though the night ultimately ended in defeat, Tottenham fans left with plenty to be optimistic about. The performance against one of the best teams in the world proved that Frank’s Spurs have the quality, hunger, and belief to challenge anyone. And at the heart of it all, Mohammed Kudus looked every bit the superstar they had been promised.