PSG Triumphs Over Marseille in Thrilling 2026 Trophée des champions Final

Paris Saint-Germain secured their 14th Trophée des champions title on January 8, 2026, after a dramatic 2-2 draw against Olympique de Marseille, ultimately prevailing 4-1 in a penalty shootout. The match took place at the Jabel Al-Ahmad Stadium in Kuwait City and showcased a rollercoaster of emotions for both teams.

PSG took an early lead through Ousmane Dembélé's goal in the 13th minute. However, Marseille fought back in the final stages of the match. Mason Greenwood converted a penalty in the 76th minute to equalize, then PSG suffered a setback with an own goal by Willian Pacho in the 87th minute, giving Marseille a 2-1 advantage. In stoppage time, Gonçalo Ramos dramatically leveled the score at 2-2, forcing the match into penalties.

The shootout highlighted PSG goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier’s crucial role. Chevalier made two pivotal saves against Marseille's Matt O'Riley and Hamed Junior Traoré, securing a 4-1 penalty victory for PSG. This win symbolizes PSG’s dominance in the competition, marking their 12th Trophée des champions title in 13 editions and their third trophy of the season alongside the Supercoupe d'Europe and the Intercontinental Cup.

This match further cements PSG’s status at the top of French football, while Marseille's spirited comeback fell just short in the shootout. The final was celebrated not only for the intense rivalry but also for the outstanding performances and dramatic conclusion that enthralled fans.

As PSG celebrates this victory, their focus will now turn to maintaining this momentum in upcoming competitions this season.