PSG secures second UEFA Super Cup title in victory over Aston Villa
In a hard-fought match at the Red Bull Arena in Salzburg, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) became two-time UEFA Super Cup champions by defeating Aston Villa 2-1. The contest, held this Wednesday (12), cemented the French club’s dominance in the international competition, which they also won in 2025.
PSG Shows Willpower and Claims the Title
The game started evenly, but PSG opened the scoring in the 20th minute of the first half with a beautiful goal from Kvaratskhelia, assisted by Désiré Doué. The Parisian team demonstrated strong resilience, even as Aston Villa sought an equalizer in the first half with Madjo, who hit the post before finding the net in the 45th minute.
In the second half, Aston Villa started by pressing, but PSG regained control of the match. The comeback came in the 16th minute with Désiré Doué, who capitalized on a pass from Dembélé. Despite doubts about offside, VAR confirmed the goal’s validity, sealing the victory and the second title for PSG.
Match Details and Next Steps
The official match report recorded the final score as PSG 2 x 1 Aston Villa. The goals were scored by Kvaratskhelia (20′ 1st half), Madjo (45′ 1st half), and D. Doué (16′ 2nd half). Yellow cards were shown to P. Torres, João Gomes, and McGinn of Aston Villa. The match was officiated by Omar Artan, with Marco Di Bello overseeing VAR.
Among the Brazilians on the field, João Gomes of Aston Villa had a subdued performance. For PSG, Marquinhos lifted another trophy as captain.
With this conquest, PSG draws level with teams like Real Madrid and Barcelona in UEFA Super Cup titles. Now, the focus shifts to upcoming commitments: PSG faces Lens for the Trophée des Champions, while Aston Villa takes on Borussia Mönchengladbach in a friendly.
By Equipe M360
