- Kvaratskhelia opened the scoring for PSG in the 20th minute with a blasted strike past Marco Bizot in the Villa goal.
- Brian Madjo equalized for Aston Villa just before half-time, becoming the youngest scorer in Super Cup history at 17 years and 212 days old.
- Desire Doué scored the winning goal for PSG just after the hour mark, which was initially disallowed but awarded after a VAR review.
- PSG won the UEFA Super Cup 2-1, marking their second consecutive title in this competition.
- The match took place at the Red Bull Arena in Salzburg, with almost 30,000 fans in attendance.
- Kvaratskhelia's goal was a reminder of his exceptional talent as he dribbled past defenders before scoring.
- Madjo had multiple chances before scoring, showcasing his physical prowess and skill on his competitive debut.
Paris Saint-Germain triumphed over Aston Villa 2-1 in the UEFA Super Cup held in Salzburg, marking their second consecutive title.4
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia ignited the match with a powerful strike in the 20th minute, showcasing his talent as he blasted past Villa's goalkeeper Marco Bizot.1
Désiré Doué sealed the victory with a well-timed goal after Villa's Brian Madjo made history by equalizing just before halftime, becoming the youngest scorer in Super Cup history at 17 years and 212 days old.2
Madjo's goal came from a brilliant cross by John McGinn, who had previously set up multiple chances for the young striker.
Despite Villa's spirited performance, which included a near-miss from Emi Buendía in stoppage time, PSG's experience shone through.
Coach Luis Enrique praised his team's resilience, stating, "In this competition, we maintain a useful habit by conquering our opponents."
The match was a thrilling spectacle, with nearly 30,000 fans in attendance, celebrating a memorable evening of football in Salzburg.
Villa's performance, particularly from Madjo, offers hope for their future as they continue to build their squad ahead of the new season.
“Madjo, at 17 years and 212 days, became the youngest player ever to appear in a Super Cup final and the competition's youngest scorer. Villa pushed PSG to the brink, with Warren Zaïre-Emery's block denying João Gomes a debut goal and Emi Buendía heading wide in stoppage time.”
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