Paris Saint-Germain emerged victorious in the UEFA Super Cup, defeating Aston Villa 2-1 in a thrilling match held in Salzburg. The French side took the lead early in the game when Khvicha Kvaratskhelia expertly navigated past Matty Cash and unleashed a powerful shot that found the back of the net past goalkeeper Marco Bizot in the 20th minute.
Aston Villa, however, mounted a formidable response. Their 17-year-old sensation, Brian Madjo, was particularly impressive, creating several opportunities for his team. His efforts paid off just before the break when he latched onto a precise cross from John McGinn and executed a composed volley to equalize. This remarkable goal made Madjo the youngest player to score in the competition’s history.
The match remained evenly poised until PSG reclaimed the lead just after the hour mark. Ousmane Dembélé played a key role by setting up Désiré Doué with a well-timed pass that caught Villa’s defense off guard. Doué’s finish was initially flagged as offside, but a VAR check confirmed Cash had kept him onside, allowing the goal to stand.
Despite trailing, Aston Villa kept pressing for another equalizer. They came close on several occasions, notably when Warren Zaïre-Emery made a vital block to thwart João Gomes, and Emi Buendía narrowly missed with a header in the dying moments of the match.
Ultimately, PSG managed to withstand Villa’s late surge, securing the Super Cup trophy and adding another accolade to their growing list of achievements under the guidance of manager Luis Enrique.