PSG completes its trophy cabinet by winning the Intercontinental Cup on penalties

Published on January 05, 2026 | Translated from Spanish
PSG goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma stops a decisive penalty in the Intercontinental Cup final against Inter Milan, with players from both teams in the background at King Abdullah Sports City stadium in Jeddah.

PSG Completes Its Trophy Cabinet by Winning the Intercontinental Cup on Penalties

The Paris Saint-Germain secures the only trophy missing from its cabinet by defeating Inter Milan in a dramatic penalty shootout. This triumph crowns a dream season for the French club, which can now claim to have won everything contested in the year 2025 🏆.

A Final Decided from the Penalty Spot

The match, played at King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah, maintained tactical balance during the 90 minutes. Inter took the lead in the first half, but PSG showed its character to equalize in the second half. Not even extra time could break the deadlock, forcing the lottery of penalties. There, Gianluigi Donnarumma emerged as the hero by stopping a crucial shot.

Key Moments of the Match:
  • Inter Milan opens the scoring in the first half.
  • PSG reacts and scores the equalizer during the second half.
  • Extra time does not change the result, taking the final to the penalty shootout.
Stopping balls at 120 kilometers per hour in a world final seems part of Donnarumma's morning routine.

An Unprecedented Historic Sextuple

With this title, PSG adds its sixth trophy in the 2025 season, an achievement no other European club had accomplished before in a single calendar year. Parisian fans celebrate this milestone intensely, which consolidates a golden era for the team.

The Titles Comprising PSG's Sextuple in 2025:
  • Ligue 1 (French Championship)
  • Coupe de France
  • Trophée des Champions
  • UEFA Champions League
  • UEFA Super Cup
  • Intercontinental Cup

The Hero's Calm Amid the Frenzy

After stopping the decisive penalty, Gianluigi Donnarumma showed astonishing calmness, in stark contrast to the euphoria unleashed among his teammates and the fans. His performance in goal was the fundamental pillar for Paris Saint-Germain to complete its collection of titles and write its name in football history in golden letters ⭐.