In a thrilling encounter in Salzburg, Paris Saint-Germain emerged victorious over Aston Villa with a 2-1 win, clinching the UEFA Super Cup. The French side took the lead in the 20th minute through Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, who skillfully maneuvered past Matty Cash before unleashing a powerful shot that left Marco Bizot helpless. Aston Villa, however, was quick to respond, with the 17-year-old sensation Brian Madjo crafting multiple opportunities before leveling the score just before the break. Madjo’s composed volley from John McGinn’s precise cross made him the youngest player to find the net in this competition.
PSG regained their advantage shortly after the hour mark. Ousmane Dembélé played a pivotal role, delivering a pass to Désiré Doué, who found space behind Villa’s defensive line and finished with confidence. Initially, the goal was disallowed for offside, but a VAR review overturned the decision, confirming that Matty Cash had kept Doué onside.
In the final stages, Aston Villa fought hard for another equalizer, coming close on several occasions. Warren Zaïre-Emery made a crucial block to thwart João Gomes’ attempt, while Emi Buendía narrowly missed with a header during stoppage time. Despite their determined efforts, Villa could not find the back of the net again.
Ultimately, PSG’s resolute performance saw them secure the trophy, adding another accolade to their collection under the guidance of manager Luis Enrique. The win in this high-stakes match further cements PSG’s status as a formidable force in European football.