Overview
- Paris Saint‑Germain beat Flamengo after a 1-1 draw through extra time, prevailing 2-1 in a penalty shootout at Ahmad bin Ali Stadium in Al Rayyan, Qatar.
- Backup goalkeeper Matvei Safonov denied Saúl Ñíguez, Pedro, Léo Pereira and Luiz Araújo in the shootout, with Vitinha and Nuno Mendes converting for PSG.
- Khvicha Kvaratskhelia put PSG ahead in the first half before Jorginho equalised from the spot on 62 minutes following a VAR-reviewed foul on Giorgian de Arrascaeta.
- An early Fabian Ruiz finish for PSG was ruled out by VAR after the ball had crossed the line before a Flamengo clearance, and Ousmane Dembélé and Bradley Barcola later missed in the shootout.
- The trophy is PSG’s first Intercontinental Cup and completes their sixth title of 2025, while Flamengo reached the final after wins over Cruz Azul and Pyramids; Lee Kang‑in exited early with a left hamstring injury as Lucas Chevalier continued his recovery on the bench.