PSG win back-to-back UEFA Super Cups with victory over Aston Villa

Paris Saint-Germain secured their second consecutive UEFA Super Cup title by defeating Aston Villa 2-1 in Salzburg, Austria. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia opened the scoring for PSG in the 20th minute, but 17-year-old Brian Madjo equalized for Aston Villa with his competitive debut goal. Desire Doue scored the decisive goal for PSG in the 61st minute, which was awarded after a video review. This victory marks PSG's first back-to-back Super Cup wins since Real Madrid achieved the feat in 2016 and 2017. The match also featured referee Omar Artan, who was appointed by UEFA amidst a dispute with FIFA.

Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa are set to compete in the UEFA Super Cup 2026. PSG coach Luis Enrique views the Super Cup as a significant trophy and highlighted the strength of Spanish football, emphasizing his team's possession-based playing style. Aston Villa coach Unai Emery stated their goal is to build a winning team and win trophies, seeing the Super Cup as an opportunity to compete against PSG, whom he described as the best team in the world. The article provides live coverage and text updates from the commentary stream, focusing on PSG's players like Dembele, Doue, and Barcola.

Paris Saint-Germain will compete against Aston Villa in the UEFA Super Cup on Wednesday in Salzburg, Austria, aiming for the first of six potential trophies this season. PSG's primary goal is a third consecutive Champions League title. This match, between the recent Champions League and Europa League winners, is PSG's opportunity for a second straight Super Cup victory. Aston Villa previously won the Super Cup in 1983. The game will be officiated by Omar Artan, a Somali referee chosen by UEFA despite being barred from the World Cup by the U.S. Both teams face team news challenges, with several key players unavailable for Aston Villa and PSG considering the inclusion of recently returned internationals.