Paris Saint-Germain emerged victorious in the UEFA Super Cup after defeating Aston Villa 2-1 in a thrilling match held in Salzburg. The French giants took an early lead when Khvicha Kvaratskhelia skillfully maneuvered past Matty Cash and unleashed a powerful strike that left Villa’s goalkeeper, Marco Bizot, with no chance in the 20th minute.
Aston Villa, undeterred by the early setback, mounted a strong response. The effort was led by 17-year-old Brian Madjo, who showcased his potential by creating multiple scoring opportunities. Villa’s persistence paid off just before halftime when Madjo expertly volleyed home a cross from John McGinn, marking his place in history as the youngest player to score in the competition.
PSG reclaimed the lead shortly after the 60-minute mark. Ousmane Dembélé found Désiré Doué with a perfectly timed pass, allowing Doué to break through Villa’s defense and finish with precision. Initially flagged for offside, the goal was awarded following a VAR review, which confirmed that Matty Cash had played Doué onside.
In the final stages of the match, Aston Villa pushed hard for another equalizer, but PSG’s defense stood firm. Warren Zaïre-Emery made a crucial intervention to block a shot from João Gomes, and in stoppage time, Emi BuendÃa’s header narrowly missed the target, leaving Villa’s hopes dashed.
Despite Aston Villa’s valiant efforts, PSG maintained their lead until the final whistle, securing the Super Cup title. This triumph adds another accolade to PSG’s expanding trophy cabinet under the leadership of head coach Luis Enrique.