In a captivating UEFA Super Cup showdown held in Salzburg, Paris Saint-Germain emerged victorious with a 2-1 win over Aston Villa. The French champions took the lead in the 20th minute when Khvicha Kvaratskhelia showcased his skills by cutting inside Matty Cash and unleashing a powerful strike that left goalkeeper Marco Bizot with no chance. Aston Villa, however, was quick to respond, with young talent Brian Madjo making his mark on the game. At just 17, Madjo demonstrated his potential by creating several opportunities before eventually leveling the score just before the break. His composed volley, connecting with a sublime cross from John McGinn, made him the youngest player to ever score in the competition.
PSG did not take long to regain control of the match, striking again shortly after the 60-minute mark. Ousmane Dembélé played a crucial role in this effort, expertly releasing Désiré Doué into an advantageous position behind the Villa defense. Doué’s confident finish was initially disallowed due to an offside call, but a subsequent VAR review overturned the decision, confirming that Matty Cash had kept Doué onside.
Despite falling behind once more, Aston Villa displayed remarkable resilience and pressed aggressively for another equalizer. The English side came agonizingly close on multiple occasions. Warren Zaïre-Emery played a pivotal defensive role for PSG by making a decisive block to thwart João Gomes, while Emi Buendía’s header narrowly missed the target during stoppage time.
Ultimately, PSG’s defense held firm against Villa’s spirited attempts, allowing the Parisians to secure the trophy. This victory adds yet another accolade to PSG’s collection under the management of Luis Enrique, further solidifying their status as a dominant force in European football.