Paris Saint-Germain emerged victorious in an exciting UEFA Super Cup clash, overcoming Aston Villa 2-1 in Salzburg. The triumph adds yet another accolade to PSG’s collection under the guidance of manager Luis Enrique.
The French side opened the scoring in the 20th minute through a brilliant effort by Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, who skillfully maneuvered past Matty Cash before unleashing a powerful strike that left Villa’s goalkeeper Marco Bizot with no chance. Aston Villa, however, showed resilience and responded with vigor as 17-year-old Brian Madjo created multiple opportunities before converting a superb cross from John McGinn. His composed volley just before the break not only leveled the score but also marked him as the youngest player to score in the competition’s history.
PSG reclaimed the lead after the hour mark when Ousmane Dembélé expertly set up Désiré Doué, who found space behind Villa’s defense and finished with confidence. Although the goal was initially flagged for offside, a VAR review confirmed that Matty Cash had kept Doué onside, allowing the goal to stand.
As the match progressed, Villa pushed hard for another equalizer, coming perilously close on several occasions. Warren Zaïre-Emery made a crucial block to thwart João Gomes, while Emi Buendía narrowly missed with a header during stoppage time. Despite Villa’s determined efforts, PSG’s defense held firm, ensuring their victory and securing the coveted trophy.