US EditionVitinha Hat-Trick as PSG Beat Spurs in Crazy Champions League Clash
- On Wednesday, Vitinha scored a hat-trick as Paris Saint-Germain twice came from behind to beat Tottenham 5-3 in the Champions League at the Parc des Princes.
- Tottenham's defensive lapses allowed PSG opportunities, as their defense repeatedly failed to close down Vitinha on the edge of the penalty area while Ballon d'Or winner Ousmane Dembélé was on the bench and Désiré Doué is still recovering from injury.
- Vitinha finished with right and left feet and a penalty after Cristian Romero's hand, while Spurs struck first on 35 minutes via Archie Gray's cross and Randal Kolo Muani's header for Richarlison.
- PSG's win moved them to four victories in five group games as Fabián Ruiz and Willian Pacho scored, while Tottenham Hotspur's defensive record worsened with 11 goals conceded in three matches.
- Beyond the scoreline, the match highlighted personal milestones and recent form trends as Vitinha scored his first senior hat-trick despite missing a Super Cup penalty, and PSG's 2025 record vs Premier League opposition includes six wins.
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“He’ll be the next Ballon d’Or winner” - Thomas Frank backs 25-year-old star for award ahead of Haaland, Mbappe and Yamal after UCL display
Tottenham Hotspur manager Thomas Frank has singled out Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) midfielder Vitinha for praise, predicting that he will receive the next Ballon d'Or.
The Portuguese, author of a triple, led the game with his midfield teammates Fabian Ruiz and Joao Neves, allowing the Parisians to win against the British (5-3) on Wednesday in the Champions League.
Vitinha's hat trick helps PSG rally twice to beat Tottenham 5-3 in Champions League
Midfielder Vitinha showed his shooting prowess with a hat trick as Paris Saint-Germain twice came from behind to beat Tottenham 5-3 in the Champions League. Fellow midfielder Fabián Ruiz and defender Willian Pacho also scored as defending champion PSG coped…
Vitinha's hat trick helps PSG rally twice to beat Tottenham 5-3 in Champions League
PARIS (AP) — Midfielder Vitinha showed his shooting prowess with a hat trick as Paris Saint-Germain twice came from behind to beat Tottenham 5-3 in the Champions League on Wednesday.
Vitinha's hat trick helps PSG rally twice to beat Tottenham 5-3 in Champions League
Midfielder Vitinha showed his shooting prowess with a hat trick as Paris Saint-Germain twice came from behind to beat Tottenham 5-3 in the Champions League. Fellow midfielder Fabián Ruiz and defender Willian Pacho also scored as defending champion PSG coped…
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