Paris Saint-Germain asserted their dominance in European football by defeating Aston Villa 2-1 in the UEFA Super Cup held in Salzburg, Austria, on August 12, 2026. This victory marks the second consecutive title for the Champions League winners, who previously defeated Tottenham Hotspur for the same trophy.
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia opened the scoring for the French side in the 20th minute with a powerful strike. Despite heavy pressure from the Parisians, Aston Villa equalized just before halftime when 17-year-old debutant Brian Madjo converted a cross from John McGinn. The match remained competitive into the second half, with Desire Doue restoring PSG’s lead in the 61st minute after a VAR review confirmed he was onside.
The match was officiated by Somalian referee Omar Artan. Both managers utilized strong lineups ahead of their domestic campaigns. PSG’s coach Luis Enrique maintained a core of his Champions League-winning squad, while Unai Emery integrated new players like Joao Gomes and teenager Madjo into the Villa side. Despite late efforts from Tammy Abraham and George Hemmings to find an equalizer for the English side, PSG held their lead to secure the win.
