In a thrilling UEFA Super Cup final held in Salzburg, Paris Saint-Germain emerged victorious with a 2-1 win over Aston Villa. The match saw PSG take an early lead in the 20th minute as Khvicha Kvaratskhelia impressively maneuvered past Matty Cash and unleashed a powerful shot that beat Villa’s goalkeeper, Marco Bizot.
Aston Villa, however, demonstrated resilience, particularly through the efforts of their 17-year-old star, Brian Madjo. The teenager was pivotal in creating multiple opportunities before scoring an equalizer just before halftime. Madjo connected with John McGinn’s perfectly placed cross, executing a composed volley to become the youngest scorer in the competition’s history.
The second half saw PSG reclaim the lead shortly after the hour mark. Ousmane Dembélé’s precise pass found Désiré Doué, who exploited a gap in Villa’s defense to score. Although the goal was initially flagged for offside, a VAR review confirmed that Matty Cash had kept Doué onside, allowing PSG to restore their advantage.
As the clock ticked down, Aston Villa intensified their search for another equalizer. They came close on several occasions, including a critical block by Warren Zaïre-Emery to thwart João Gomes and a missed header by Emi Buendía in stoppage time.
Ultimately, despite Aston Villa’s spirited efforts, PSG’s defense held firm, securing the Super Cup title. This victory adds yet another accolade to PSG’s impressive collection under the guidance of manager Luis Enrique.