In a thrilling encounter held 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 taking an early lead when Khvicha Kvaratskhelia made a stunning move in the 20th minute, firing a powerful shot past Marco Bizot after cutting inside Matty Cash. This set the tone for a gripping contest between the two sides.
Aston Villa, however, was quick to respond, driven by the impressive performance of 17-year-old Brian Madjo. Madjo, who was instrumental in creating several scoring opportunities, eventually netted the equalizer just before the break. He skillfully volleyed a cross from John McGinn, marking his name in the history books as the youngest scorer in the competition.
The second half saw PSG reclaiming their lead shortly after the hour mark. Ousmane Dembélé played a pivotal role by setting up Désiré Doué, who found space behind Villa’s defense and finished with poise. Although the goal was initially disallowed for offside, a VAR review overturned the decision, confirming that Matty Cash had kept Doué onside.
Despite being behind, Aston Villa displayed resilience and pushed hard for another equalizer as the game progressed. Their efforts almost paid off, with Warren Zaïre-Emery making a crucial block to thwart João Gomes, and Emi Buendía narrowly missing the target with a header during stoppage time.
Ultimately, PSG managed to withstand Villa’s spirited fightback, securing the trophy and adding yet another accolade to their collection under the management of Luis Enrique. The victory highlighted PSG’s growing dominance in European football while showcasing the promising talents and determination of Aston Villa’s youthful squad.