Paris Saint-Germain emerged victorious in the UEFA Super Cup, defeating Aston Villa 2-1 in a thrilling encounter held in Salzburg. The match saw PSG take an early lead through Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, who netted a powerful goal in the 20th minute after skillfully maneuvering past Matty Cash and sending a shot beyond the reach of Marco Bizot.
Aston Villa, however, was quick to respond. The young talent, 17-year-old Brian Madjo, was instrumental in creating several opportunities before eventually finding the back of the net. Madjo’s composed volley from John McGinn’s precise cross just before the halftime whistle not only leveled the score but also made him the youngest player to score in the history of the competition.
PSG regained their lead shortly after the hour mark. Ousmane Dembélé played a crucial role by setting up Désiré Doué, who found space behind Villa’s defense and confidently slotted the ball home. Although initially flagged offside, the goal was awarded following a VAR check that confirmed Matty Cash had kept Doué onside.
As the match progressed, Aston Villa pressed hard for another equalizer, creating several near-miss moments. Warren Zaïre-Emery was vital in maintaining PSG’s lead, making an essential block to thwart João Gomes’ attempt, while Emi Buendía’s header in stoppage time narrowly missed the target.
Despite Villa’s valiant efforts and spirited performance throughout the game, PSG held firm to secure the Super Cup trophy. This victory adds yet another accolade to their impressive collection under the stewardship of manager Luis Enrique.
