Paris Saint Germain have started their new European campaign in spectacular fashion after defeating Aston Villa 2 to 1 in Salzburg to retain the UEFA Super Cup.
The Champions League holders had to work hard for the victory as Aston Villa produced a spirited performance and refused to be intimidated by the European champions. However, PSG eventually found the decisive moment through Désiré Doué, whose second half goal secured another major trophy for the French giants.
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia gave PSG the lead during the first half, putting Luis Enrique’s side in control after a strong opening period. Aston Villa responded before the break through 17 year old Brian Madjo, who made history by becoming the youngest player to score in the UEFA Super Cup...READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE .
Madjo’s equaliser gave Aston Villa renewed confidence and transformed the match into a closely contested battle. Unai Emery’s team showed plenty of character and created problems for PSG, despite facing a side packed with European champions.
The French champions, however, demonstrated their experience in crucial moments. Doué eventually produced the breakthrough in the second half, curling the ball into the net to restore PSG’s advantage.
Aston Villa pushed for another equaliser but could not find a second goal, allowing PSG to hold on and secure their second consecutive UEFA Super Cup triumph.
The victory places PSG among the select group of clubs to retain the competition in consecutive years. The French side had previously won the trophy against Tottenham Hotspur on penalties in 2025.
The latest success adds another trophy to what has become an extraordinary period for the Parisian club. PSG have now continued their impressive run after winning consecutive Champions League titles and adding further European silverware under Enrique.
For Aston Villa, the defeat will be disappointing, particularly because the English side produced a performance that showed they could compete with the best teams in Europe. Villa arrived as Europa League champions after winning the competition in May and demonstrated throughout the match why they earned their place in the Super Cup.
The result also renews the rivalry between the two clubs. Aston Villa had previously pushed PSG to the limit in the Champions League, losing their quarterfinal tie by a narrow 5 to 4 aggregate score despite winning the second leg.
This latest encounter followed a similar pattern, with Villa showing enough quality to trouble PSG but ultimately falling short when the decisive moment arrived.
For PSG, the message is clear. Their appetite for trophies has not disappeared despite the summer break, and the Super Cup victory provides an early warning to their European rivals that the French champions remain determined to dominate the continent.
With another major European trophy already secured, PSG will now turn their attention to defending their other titles and maintaining the extraordinary momentum that has made them one of the most formidable teams in world football.
