Paris Saint-Germain defeat Aston Villa 2-1 to retain the UEFA Super Cup, with goals from Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Désiré Doué. The match is played in Salzburg at Red Bull Arena. Kvaratskhelia puts PSG ahead in the 20th minute with a strike from open play, and Aston Villa equalise through 17-year-old Brian Madjo just before halftime.
Madjo’s goal is widely described as making him the youngest scorer in the competition’s history. PSG regain the lead in the second half when Doué scores in the 61st/62nd minute. Several reports describe the late winner as contentious, with reference to the offside trap and a VAR review involving decisions around Matty Cash’s position. PSG then hold on as Villa push for a comeback.
Across outlets, Aston Villa are characterised as competitive throughout, creating chances after being behind. PSG’s head coach Luis Enrique is quoted saying the result reflects a team prepared to win despite mistakes and missing elements as the season begins. Sky Sports and others highlight Doué as the match-winner, while BBC and others focus on the goal scorers and final score.
