UEFA Super Cup holders Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) beat Aston Villa 2-1 in Salzburg as Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Désiré Doué scored to secure back-to-back titles for Luis Enrique’s side.
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG ) retained the UEFA Super Cup after beating Aston Villa 2-1 in Salzburg on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, giving Luis Enrique’s side another European trophy before the new club season gets fully underway.
The Champions League holders edged past Europa League winners Aston Villa at Stadion Salzburg in a closely fought final. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia opened the scoring for PSG before Brian Madjo levelled for Aston Villa, but Désiré Doué struck in the second half to settle the contest.
UEFA Super Cup Brings European Champions Together
The UEFA Super Cup traditionally brings together the winners of the Champions League and Europa League, creating an early meeting between two of Europe’s most successful sides from the previous campaign.
PSG entered the final as back-to-back Champions League winners, having secured their second successive European crown before travelling to Austria. Aston Villa earned their place after winning the Europa League under Unai Emery.
The match was played at Stadion Salzburg in Austria, with kick-off scheduled for 9:00 p.m. local time. Somalian referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan was appointed to officiate the final.
Aston Villa were also appearing in the Super Cup for only the second time. Their previous appearance came in 1982, when they defeated Barcelona over two legs to claim the trophy.
How PSG Won the UEFA Super Cup
PSG made the brighter start but it was Kvaratskhelia who eventually broke the deadlock in the 20th minute. The Georgian forward found space and finished to give the French champions a 1-0 lead, putting Aston Villa under pressure as the first half progressed.
Aston Villa, however, refused to let the early setback dictate the game. Seventeen-year-old Brian Madjo equalised shortly before half-time, becoming the youngest scorer in UEFA Super Cup history and giving Emery’s side renewed belief.
The second half remained competitive, with both teams creating opportunities.
PSG eventually found the breakthrough again when Doué scored in the 61st minute to restore their advantage.
Aston Villa continued to push for another equaliser, but PSG held on to secure a 2-1 victory and lift the trophy for the second consecutive year.
PSG Add Another UEFA Super Cup Trophy
For PSG, the victory continues an impressive run under Luis Enrique. After winning consecutive Champions League titles, the French side have now added another major European trophy to their collection. The Super Cup success also puts PSG alongside AC Milan and Real Madrid as the only clubs to have successfully retained the competition.
The result underlines the consistency PSG have developed in major European matches. They were able to recover from Aston Villa’s equaliser and find another decisive moment through Doué.
Enrique can also take encouragement from the contributions of Kvaratskhelia and Doué, who provided the goals that ultimately made the difference in Salzburg.
Aston Villa Show Fight Despite Defeat
Aston Villa may have left Austria without the trophy, but their performance offered plenty of encouragement. Emery’s team responded well after falling behind and showed enough attacking threat to trouble the reigning European champions.
Madjo’s equaliser was a major highlight, while Villa continued to push PSG after Doué restored the French side’s lead.
The result was also a reminder of the scale of Villa’s recent progress. Their return to European competition has brought them into the biggest matches, and facing PSG in the Super Cup represents another step in that journey.
Emery was also searching for his first Super Cup victory, having suffered defeats in his previous appearances in the competition. The loss means that wait will continue.
What The UEFA Super Cup Means For Both Teams
For PSG, retaining the UEFA Super Cup provides an immediate boost as they begin another campaign with expectations of challenging for every major trophy available.
The victory also gives the French champions another chance to build on the momentum created by their recent Champions League success.
For Aston Villa, the defeat will sting, but their performance against PSG showed that they are capable of competing on the European stage.
Madjo’s historic goal was another positive from an evening in which Aston Villa pushed the reigning Champions League winners all the way.
The new season has only just begun, but PSG have already added another trophy to their cabinet. Aston Villa, meanwhile, will take the lessons from Salzburg into the Premier League and their next European challenge.
Final Word
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) – 2,
Aston Villa – 1.
Kvaratskhelia put PSG ahead, Madjo brought Aston Villa back into the game and Doué delivered the decisive moment.
In Salzburg, PSG once again showed why they are among Europe’s leading sides, securing back-to-back UEFA Super Cup titles and starting the 2026-27 campaign with another piece of silverware.
