In a thrilling encounter in Salzburg, Paris Saint-Germain emerged victorious over Aston Villa with a 2-1 win to claim the UEFA Super Cup. The match saw PSG take the initial lead in the 20th minute when Khvicha Kvaratskhelia made a skillful move past Matty Cash and unleashed a powerful shot that beat goalkeeper Marco Bizot.
Aston Villa, however, did not take long to respond. The young talent, 17-year-old Brian Madjo, was at the heart of their attacking efforts, creating multiple opportunities before finally netting the equalizer. Just before halftime, Madjo demonstrated his composure by volleying in a superb cross from John McGinn, making him the youngest player to score in the history of the competition.
PSG regained their lead shortly after the hour mark when Ousmane Dembélé set up Désiré Doué with a perfectly timed pass that allowed Doué to break free behind Villa’s defensive line. Doué’s confident finish was initially flagged for offside, but a VAR review confirmed that Matty Cash had kept him in an onside position, allowing the goal to stand.
The match remained tense as Aston Villa sought to find another equalizer. They pressed hard in the final minutes, coming close on several occasions. Warren Zaïre-Emery played a crucial role in maintaining PSG’s lead by blocking a shot from João Gomes, while Emi Buendía narrowly missed the target with a header during stoppage time.
Despite Aston Villa’s determined efforts, PSG managed to hold onto their slim advantage, securing the victory and adding yet another trophy to their collection under the management of Luis Enrique. The win underscores PSG’s growing dominance in European football, marking a significant achievement for the club in this prestigious competition.