Paris Saint-Germain triumphed over Aston Villa with a 2-1 victory to claim the UEFA Super Cup in a captivating encounter held in Salzburg. The match’s opening goal came in the 20th minute from Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, who skillfully maneuvered past Matty Cash and unleashed a powerful shot that soared past goalkeeper Marco Bizot, giving PSG the early advantage.
Aston Villa, however, responded with determination, largely driven by the efforts of 17-year-old Brian Madjo. The young talent created multiple opportunities and eventually netted an equalizer just before the halftime whistle. Madjo’s composed volley from John McGinn’s precise cross etched his name into the history books as the youngest scorer in the competition.
In the second half, PSG once again seized control of the match shortly after the hour mark. Ousmane Dembélé played a pivotal role by setting up Désiré Doué, who broke through Villa’s defense with precision. Although the goal was initially flagged for offside, a VAR review overturned the decision, confirming that Cash had kept Doué onside, thereby restoring PSG’s lead.
Aston Villa displayed resilience, pushing tirelessly for another equalizer throughout the final stages of the game. They came close on several occasions, notably when Warren Zaïre-Emery made a crucial block to thwart João Gomes, and when Emi Buendía narrowly missed the target with a header during stoppage time.
Despite Villa’s spirited efforts, PSG managed to hold firm and secure the Super Cup trophy, adding another prestigious title to their collection under the guidance of manager Luis Enrique. The victory further cements PSG’s growing stature in European football.