PSG Edge Flamengo in Dramatic 2-1 Shootout to Secure Historic Sextuple and Intercontinental Cup Glory

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) has etched its name into the pantheon of footballing greats tonight, Wednesday, December 17, 2025, by defeating Brazilian giants Flamengo to lift the 2025 FIFA Intercontinental Cup. The victory, achieved in a nerve-shredding penalty shootout at the Ahmad bin Ali Stadium, marks the culmination of an unprecedented year for the French club.

The match, billed as a clash of continental titans, began with PSG dominating possession and intent. The Parisians thought they had taken an early lead through Fabián Ruiz, only for VAR to intervene. However, the breakthrough finally arrived in the 38th minute when Khvicha Kvaratskhelia clinicaly tapped home from close range following a low cross from Désiré Doué.

Flamengo, the reigning Copa Libertadores champions, refused to go down without a fight. The South American side grew in confidence in the second half and were rewarded in the 62nd minute. After a VAR review confirmed a foul by Marquinhos on Giorgian de Arrascaeta, Jorginho stepped up to calmly convert the penalty, leveling the score and eventually forcing the game into a grueling period of extra time.

With both sides exhausted and unable to find a winner in the additional 30 minutes, the title was decided by a bizarre and low-scoring penalty shootout. PSG goalkeeper Matvey Safonov emerged as the undisputed hero of the night, saving four out of five penalties from the Flamengo stars. Despite misses from Ousmane Dembélé and Bradley Barcola, successful strikes from Vitinha and Nuno Mendes were enough to secure a 2-1 win in the shootout.

The triumph signifies much more than a single trophy; it completes a historic sextuple for Luis Enrique’s side. In 2025 alone, PSG has now swept the UEFA Champions League, Ligue 1, Coupe de France, Trophée des Champions, UEFA Super Cup, and the FIFA Intercontinental Cup.

“We are no longer just chasing history; we have written it,” a jubilant Luis Enrique stated during the post-match celebrations. “To win six titles in a single year requires a level of consistency and hunger that few teams in the history of this sport have ever possessed.”