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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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
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.
With a prodigious second part and a triplet of Portuguese Vitinha, the PSG imposed 5-3 on Tottenham this Wednesday in Princes Park on the fifth day of the European Champions League.
Vitinha shines as PSG come from behind to beat Spurs
PARIS - Holders Paris St Germain showed a never-say-die attitude as they twice came from behind to beat Tottenham Hotspur 5-3 in the Champions League on Wednesday, with two moments of brilliance from Vitinha steering Luis Enrique’s side to victory. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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