PSG v Tottenham live: Spurs slip to rollercoaster defeat in eight-goal Champions League thriller
PSG 5-3 Tottenham: Randal Kolo Muani got his first two Spurs goals against his parent club but Vitinha’s hat-trick helped the hosts to topsy-turvy triumph
Holders Paris Saint-Germain showed a never-say-die attitude as they twice came from behind to beat Tottenham Hotspur 5-3 in a rollercoaster Champions League clash, with two moments of brilliance from Vitinha steering Luis Enrique’s side to victory.
PSG looked fragile at the back, conceding twice from defensive lapses and showing some of the same issues that contributed to their 2-1 defeat by Bayern Munich in the previous round, but they responded with greater control and efficiency to turn the match around at the Parc des Princes.
Vitinha bagged a hat-trick with two fine strikes and a penalty, while Willian Pacho and Fabian Ruiz also scored for PSG, who were made to work after Tottenham twice led through Richarlison and Randal Kolo Muani, the France forward finishing with a double against his parent club.
After four victories in five games, PSG, who finished with 10 men after Lucas Hernandez was sent off for elbowing Xavi Simons in stoppage time, are second in the league phase standings, on course for direct qualification to the last 16, while Tottenham are 16th on eight points.
Relive all the action from the Parc des Princes in our live blog below:
Why Spurs will feel good despite shipping five goals in Paris
In the space of four days, Tottenham have shown there really are different ways to lose a football match.
Four touches in the opposition penalty area in defeat to your greatest rival is not the one. A young, vibrant side taking the game to the effervescent European champions Paris Saint-Germain is.
On paper, conceding five goals is hardly going to completely win over disgruntled masses still smarting from the tedium of Sunday’s North London derby disaster. Those who can see the wood for the trees, however, will afford Thomas Frank a little grace now, at least.
Why Spurs will feel good despite shipping five goals in Paris
Champions League 2025/26: Standings and full league-phase table
So, PSG are up to second in the Champions League table after that triumph, while Spurs are 16th.
Check out the full standings:
Champions League 2025/26: Standings and full league-phase table
Archie Gray taking the positives from defeat
There was plenty of good from Spurs and Archie Gray was trying to take the positives after defeat
"They're ultimately the best team in Europe right now... there were some good moments for us to take into Fulham" 👊
— Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) November 26, 2025
Spurs' Archie Gray speaks after their defeat in Paris.@OliviaBuzaglo | @tntsports & @discoveryplusUK pic.twitter.com/KkKf1SCBRf
FULL-TIME! PSG 5-3 Tottenham
And it’s all over! Wow - what a night in Paris. The game went back and forth but eventually PSG win it 5-3.
Vitinha scored a hat-trick for the hosts, Randal Kolo Muani got his first two Spurs goals - against his parent club - and Lucas Hernandez was sent off at the death. It was breathless stuff.
PSG leap into the top three of the Champions League table, while Spurs fall to 15th with their first defeat of the campaign. But there were plenty of positives for Thomas Frank’s men
PSG 5-3 Tottenham, 90+4 mins
A nice moment in the final seconds of the game as Marquinhos heads off on his 500th appearance to a standing ovation and huge cheers from the PSG fans.
Ex-Bournemouth man Ilia Zabarnyi on for the final knockings.
RED CARD! PSG 5-3 Tottenham (Lucas Hernandez, 90+2 mins)
Yep, no surprises. The referee blows his whistle after viewing the replay and shows Lucas Hernandez the red card!
Completely deserved. It was absolutely needless from Hernandez. I have no idea what he was thinking.
PSG 5-3 Tottenham, 90+1 mins
This looks naughty from Lucas Hernandez... Xavi Simons chases a ball through and goes shoulder to shoulder with Hernandez.
The PSG left-back swings an elbow at Simons and catches him in the face. This should be red... The ref is called over to the monitor...
PSG 5-3 Tottenham, 89 mins
Could’ve been six. PSG counter with pace and Dembele is slipped through. Vicario desperately backpedalling and the Ballon d’Or winner should probably slot it past him but tries to square the ball and it’s blocked behind for a corner.
Four minutes of added time.
PSG 5-3 Tottenham, 87 mins
It hasn’t been easy but PSG look like they’re on their way to winning this rollercoaster contest
PSG 5-3 Tottenham, 83 mins
Chevalier’s heart would have been in his mouth for a moment there as a shot deflects off a defender and loops towards goal but he’s able to tip it over. PSG then defend the corner well.
Triple Spurs sub as Spence, Kolo Muani and Sarr head off, with Destiny Udogie, Xavi Simons and Wilson Odobert on
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