PSG beats Aston Villa 2-1 to retain UEFA Super Cup

Paris Saint-Germain retained the UEFA Super Cup with a 2-1 victory over Aston Villa on Wednesday in Salzburg, Austria, securing their second consecutive title in the competition Source: El Mundo. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia opened the scoring in the 20th minute, but Brian Madjo equalized just before halftime. Désiré Doué scored the decisive goal in the 61st minute, a strike initially ruled offside but confirmed by VAR Source: ABC.

Key moments

• Kvaratskhelia's powerful shot gave PSG an early lead Source: La República.
• Madjo, a 17-year-old debutant, headed in John McGinn's cross to level the match Source: Hoy.
• Doué's goal, assisted by Ousmane Dembélé, was validated after VAR review Source: La Voz.

Context and records

PSG became the first team since Real Madrid (2016-2017) to win back-to-back Super Cups Source: El Nacional. Luis Enrique has now won 13 trophies with PSG since 2023 Source: El Mundo. Aston Villa, coached by Unai Emery, lost their fourth Super Cup final; Emery has now lost all four of his appearances in this competition Source: El Mundo. The match was played without extra time, as UEFA rules now send tied finals straight to penalties Source: Excélsior. Aston Villa were without goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez, while PSG were missing several World Cup participants Source: Infobae.