Paris Saint-Germain claimed the UEFA Super Cup title after a thrilling 2-1 victory over Aston Villa in Salzburg. The French club took an early lead in the 20th minute when Khvicha Kvaratskhelia skillfully maneuvered past Matty Cash and unleashed a powerful shot beyond the reach of goalkeeper Marco Bizot. This opening goal set the tone for an engaging encounter between the two teams.
Aston Villa, undeterred by the early setback, mounted a spirited response. The standout performer for the English side was 17-year-old Brian Madjo, who orchestrated several attacking moves. His persistence paid off just before half-time when he expertly volleyed home a precise cross from John McGinn, leveling the score and marking his place in history as the youngest scorer in the competition.
PSG, however, were not to be denied. The decisive moment came shortly after the hour mark when Ousmane Dembélé threaded a perfect pass to Désiré Doué, who found himself in space behind Villa’s defense. Doué finished the move with composure, though the goal was initially disallowed for offside. A VAR review overturned the decision, confirming that Cash had kept Doué onside, thus restoring PSG’s lead.
As the match progressed, Aston Villa intensified their efforts to find another equalizer. In the closing stages, they came tantalizingly close on multiple occasions. Warren Zaïre-Emery made a crucial intervention to block a shot from João Gomes, and in the dying moments of stoppage time, Emi Buendía narrowly missed the target with a header.
Despite the pressure from Villa, PSG managed to hold firm and secure their triumph. This victory adds another prestigious title to their collection under the management of Luis Enrique, showcasing their resilience and determination in high-stakes matches.