Paris Saint-Germain 2-1 Aston Villa: Désiré Doué scored the decisive second-half goal as PSG defeated Aston Villa in Salzburg to become the first club since Real Madrid to win consecutive UEFA Super Cup titles.
Paris Saint-Germain have begun the 2026-27 season with another European trophy. PSG defeated Aston Villa 2-1 in the UEFA Super Cup on Wednesday, August 12, in Salzburg, Austria, with Désiré Doué scoring the winning goal in the 61st minute.
The victory gives PSG back-to-back UEFA Super Cup titles and adds another trophy to a remarkable run that saw the French club win five competitions last season.
PSG 2-1 Aston Villa: Match Summary
PSG took control of the match in the 20th minute when Khvicha Kvaratskhelia produced a brilliant individual finish.
The Georgian forward cut inside from the left before unleashing a powerful shot into the near corner, giving PSG an early advantage.
Aston Villa responded before half-time through teenage striker Brian Madjo. The 17-year-old marked his competitive debut for Villa with a composed volley after meeting John McGinn's cross.
The equaliser ensured the Champions League winners had plenty to think about going into the second half.
PSG eventually found the decisive moment through Désiré Doué.
The young French forward ran onto an Ousmane Dembélé pass behind the Villa defence and curled a left-footed effort into the far corner. The assistant referee initially flagged for offside, but a VAR review determined that Matty Cash had kept Doué onside. The goal was subsequently awarded.
Désiré Doué Becomes PSG's Matchwinner
Doué's performance was particularly impressive considering he had only returned to training on Monday after the World Cup.
Despite his limited preparation, PSG manager Luis Enrique trusted the 21-year-old forward with a starting role, and Doué repaid that confidence with the winning goal.
His decisive strike also continued his rapid emergence as one of PSG's most influential attacking players.
"We're very happy. Coming back from vacation, we know it's not easy, but we had things in place tonight," Doué said after the match, according to ESPN.
For PSG, the message is clear: last season's success was not a one-off.
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia Sets the Tone
Before Doué's winner, Kvaratskhelia was arguably PSG's most dangerous attacking player.
His 20th-minute goal was a reminder of the quality the Georgian brings to PSG's attack. The strike also made Kvaratskhelia the first Georgian player to score in a UEFA Super Cup.
According to ESPN, he has now scored eight goals in his last 10 UEFA competition appearances.
With Kvaratskhelia, Doué, Dembélé and the rest of PSG's attacking options, Luis Enrique once again has a formidable collection of match-winning talent.
Brian Madjo Makes Astonishing Villa Debut
Despite Aston Villa's defeat, Brian Madjo emerged as one of the biggest talking points of the night.
The 17-year-old striker scored on his competitive debut after being cleared to play following a registration dispute.
Madjo had joined Aston Villa from French club Metz in January, but his registration was initially blocked because of FIFA rules concerning international transfers involving players under 18.
Villa appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport, with the appeal upheld shortly before the Super Cup. That opened the door for Madjo to make his competitive debut.
The teenager immediately showed why Villa were eager to get him onto the pitch.
He troubled PSG's experienced defensive pairing of Willian Pacho and Marquinhos, hit the post and eventually found the net with a powerful volley.
Although Villa ultimately lost, Madjo's performance could prove to be one of the most encouraging developments of their new campaign.
PSG Continue Their Trophy-Winning Momentum
The UEFA Super Cup represents another major milestone for PSG.
After winning five trophies last season, the French champions have already added another piece of silverware before the 2026-27 campaign has properly begun.
PSG are now the first club since Real Madrid in 2016 and 2017 to win the UEFA Super Cup in consecutive years.
The victory also sets the tone for what could become another extraordinarily ambitious season in Paris.
PSG could potentially compete for six trophies during the campaign, with their next opportunity coming against Lens in the Trophée des Champions.
Aston Villa Left to Reflect Despite Encouraging Signs
Aston Villa will be disappointed to have come so close to European silverware without lifting the trophy.
Unai Emery's side showed character after falling behind and produced a strong response through Madjo.However, PSG's quality ultimately proved decisive.
The defeat also extended an unwanted personal record for Emery, who has now lost four UEFA Super Cup appearances as a manager, including defeats with Sevilla and Villarreal.
Villa can nevertheless take encouragement from the performance of Madjo and the competitive nature of the match.What PSG's UEFA Super Cup Win Means
PSG's victory is more than another trophy.
It demonstrates that Luis Enrique's side has retained its winning mentality despite the disruption of a World Cup summer and the limited pre-season preparation of several players.
Doué's match-winning contribution is particularly significant. The forward returned to training only days before the match yet produced the moment that decided the trophy.
For a club targeting continued dominance in Europe, that depth of attacking quality could become crucial during the long season ahead.
PSG vs Aston Villa Final Score
PSG 2-1 Aston Villa
Goals:
- 20' — Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (PSG)
- 45' — Brian Madjo (Aston Villa)
- 61' — Désiré Doué (PSG)
- Competition: UEFA Super Cup
- Venue: Salzburg, Austria
- Result: PSG win 2-1
- Referee: Omar Artan
