Paris Saint-Germain Claims UEFA Super Cup Title Over Aston Villa
Translated from German, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) defeated Aston Villa 2-1 to win the UEFA Super Cup in Salzburg.
- PSG took the lead in the 20th minute with a goal from Chvicha Kvaratskhelia.
- Aston Villa equalized just before halftime through 17-year-old Brian Madjo, but Dรฉsirรฉ Douรฉ scored the winning goal for PSG in the 61st minute.
Salzburg โ Paris Saint-Germain continued their winning streak by securing the UEFA Super Cup title, defeating Aston Villa 2-1 in a closely contested match. The victory follows their recent Champions League triumph, solidifying their status as a dominant force in European football.
The French champions opened the scoring in the 20th minute when Chvicha Kvaratskhelia found the back of the net, putting PSG in a commanding position. However, Aston Villa, the Europa League winners, fought back, and a late first-half equalizer from the 17-year-old talent Brian Madjo leveled the score just before the break, injecting tension into the second half.
The decisive moment came in the 61st minute when Dรฉsirรฉ Douรฉ scored what would be the winning goal for Paris Saint-Germain, sealing their victory in the prestigious European club competition. The match, held in Salzburg, showcased a high level of competition between two of Europe's top clubs.
Originally published by Die Zeit in German. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.