Paris Saint-Germain WIN the UEFA Super Cup after 2-1 victory over Aston Villa

Paris Saint-Germain carried their European dominance over into the new season by winning the UEFA Super Cup.

The French giants, who successfully defended their Champions League crown just under 11 weeks ago, beat Europa League champions Villa 2-1 in Salburg on Wednesday night.

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia fired the Parisians ahead with a stunning strike on 20 minutes but Villa equalised through the impressive Brian Madjo just before half-time.

However, Desire Doue scored the decisive goal on 61 minutes when he when he raced onto a through ball from Ousmane Dembele and curled his shot into the far corner. Although the offside flag went up, a VAR check awarded the goal.

The Salzburg encounter was refereed by Somalian Omar Abdulkadir Artan, who was unable to take part in the World Cup after he was denied entry to the United States.

‘We are always hungry, we want more,’ Doue told TNT Sports post-match.

‘After the Champions League final, I said we wanted more. We have ambitions, we’re a young team, and we want to win everything again this season.’

The victory means PSG have joined AC Milan and Real Madrid in becoming the only teams to win back-to-back UEFA Super Cups – following their victory over Tottenham in last year’s showpiece.

Luis Enrique won his 13th trophy since joining PSG in 2023, while Villa boss Unai Emery has now lost all four UEFA Super Cup appearances.

PSG, who beat Tottenham Hotspur on penalties last year, will defend the French Super Cup when they take on Lens on Sunday.

For Villa though can take solace from an impressive debut from their 17-year-old striker Madjo, while 19-year-old midfielder George Hemmings also shone in only his fifth first-team outing.