PSG beats Aston Villa to retain UEFA Super Cup

Paris Saint-Germain secured its second consecutive UEFA Super Cup title with a 2-1 victory over Aston Villa on Wednesday night in Salzburg, Austria. The win marks the first trophy of the 2026-27 season for the French champions, who qualified for the final by winning the Champions League for the second straight year.

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia gave PSG the lead in the 20th minute with a powerful, rising shot into the near post. Aston Villa, the Europa League winners, equalized before halftime through 17-year-old striker Brian Madjo. Making his competitive debut after a successful appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport regarding his registration, Madjo became the youngest player to score in a Super Cup final by volleying a John McGinn cross into the roof of the net.

The decisive moment came in the 62nd minute. Substitute Ousmane Dembélé, introduced at halftime, delivered a through ball to Désiré Doué, who curled a left-footed shot into the far corner. The goal was initially ruled out for offside but was awarded after a video assistant referee review showed Villa defender Matty Cash was playing Doué onside.

Villa continued to press for an equalizer, creating several late chances....