Paris Saint-Germain added the UEFA Super Cup to their Champions League crown with a 2-1 victory over Aston Villa in Salzburg, Desire Doue scoring the decisive goal after teenager Brian Madjo made history for Villa.
Key facts
- Final score: Paris Saint-Germain 2-1 Aston Villa in the UEFA Super Cup.
- PSG scorers were Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (20) and Desire Doue (62).
- Aston Villa's goal came from 17-year-old Brian Madjo (45), the competition's youngest scorer.
- The match was played in Salzburg.
- PSG entered the fixture as back-to-back Champions League winners.
Paris Saint-Germain continued their winning run by beating Aston Villa 2-1 to claim the UEFA Super Cup in an absorbing contest in Salzburg, with Desire Doue scoring the decisive goal, according to Sky Sports.
The BBC reported that PSG’s goals came from Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Desire Doue, as the reigning champions of Europe held off a determined Villa side to add another trophy to their collection.
According to the Guardian, Kvaratskhelia opened the scoring in the 20th minute before Doue sealed the win in the 62nd. Aston Villa’s response came through Brian Madjo, who equalised on the stroke of half-time in the 45th minute.
Madjo’s strike carried significance beyond the scoreline: the Guardian noted the 17-year-old became the youngest scorer in the competition’s history when he cancelled out Kvaratskhelia’s opener.
Villa pushed hard for more, and the Guardian reported they could have taken the game to a penalty shootout. Warren Zaire-Emery produced an extraordinary block to deny Joao Gomes a near-certain debut goal, while Emi Buendia headed wide in stoppage time.
The Guardian framed the result in the context of PSG manager Luis Enrique’s relentless winning mentality, having built what it described as a winning machine following the club’s back-to-back Champions League triumphs in Munich and Budapest three months earlier.
Why it matters
The Super Cup victory reinforces Paris Saint-Germain's position as the dominant force in European football following their recent Champions League successes. For Aston Villa, teenager Brian Madjo's record-breaking goal marks a notable moment despite the defeat.
Frequently asked questions
What was the final score of the UEFA Super Cup?
Paris Saint-Germain beat Aston Villa 2-1, according to the Guardian.
Who scored in the Super Cup final?
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (20) and Desire Doue (62) scored for PSG, while Brian Madjo (45) scored for Aston Villa, according to the Guardian.
Why was Brian Madjo's goal historic?
The Guardian reported that Madjo, aged 17, became the youngest scorer in the competition's history with his equaliser.