Paris Saint-Germain retains UEFA Super Cup as Doué goal seals 2-1 win over Aston Villa
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Desire Doue scored for PSG, while 17-year-old Brian Madjo equalized for Aston Villa before a video review restored the lead.
- On Wednesday, August 12, 2026, Paris Saint-Germain defeated Aston Villa 2-1 in Salzburg, Austria, claiming their second consecutive UEFA Super Cup trophy.
- Khvicha Kvaratskhelia opened the scoring in the 20th minute for PSG, though 17-year-old striker Brian Madjo equalized for Aston Villa on the stroke of halftime.
- Desire Doue secured the victory in the 61st minute, netting the go-ahead goal that was initially ruled offside but upheld following a video review.
- Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan officiated the match, becoming the first non-European to oversee a Super Cup after being deported from the United States.
- Paris Saint-Germain will defend their French Super Cup title against Lens on Sunday, August 16, as major European domestic leagues resume play later this month.
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PSG beat Aston Villa 2-1 to retain the UEFA Super Cup after Desire Doue's goal was confirmed by VAR. The win extended Luis Enrique's dominance in Europe and placed PSG among the few sides to retain the trophy.
UEFA Super Cup: PSG Outclasses Aston Villa 2-1 to Start off Season with Silverware
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