Paris Saint-Germain triumphed over Aston Villa with a 2-1 victory to capture the UEFA Super Cup in a lively match held in Salzburg. The French club took an early lead in the 20th minute when Khvicha Kvaratskhelia expertly maneuvered past Matty Cash before unleashing a powerful shot that beat goalkeeper Marco Bizot.
Aston Villa, however, did not back down. The English side’s 17-year-old talent, Brian Madjo, was instrumental in creating multiple scoring opportunities. His efforts paid off just before the break when he skillfully volleyed a cross from John McGinn into the net, becoming the youngest player to score in the history of the competition.
PSG reclaimed their lead after the halftime interval. Ousmane Dembélé played a critical role by setting up Désiré Doué, who broke free behind Villa’s defense to score. Initially flagged for offside, the goal was ultimately awarded following a VAR review that confirmed Matty Cash had kept Doué onside.
As the clock ticked down, Aston Villa made a determined push to level the score once more. They came close on several occasions, with Warren Zaïre-Emery making a vital block to thwart João Gomes’s attempt, and Emi Buendía narrowly missing with a header during stoppage time.
Despite Villa’s valiant efforts, PSG managed to hold on to their lead, securing the trophy and adding another accolade to their growing list of achievements under the guidance of coach Luis Enrique.
