PSG wins European Super Cup, defeating Aston Villa 2-1

Paris Saint-Germain began their season by claiming the European Super Cup, triumphing over Aston Villa 2-1 in Salzburg. This victory marks the club's first trophy of the campaign and continues their winning momentum from the previous season.

PSG, the reigning European champions, faced Aston Villa, who won the Europa League last season. The match saw goals from Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Désiré Doué for PSG. Aston Villa's young talent, 17-year-old Brian Madjo, scored the equalizer just before halftime, leveling the score at 1-1. However, PSG managed to secure the win within regular time, avoiding a penalty shootout.

Despite some players only returning to training recently, including starters Achraf Hakimi, Warren Zaïre-Emery, and Désiré Doué, PSG fielded a strong lineup. Key players like Ousmane Dembélé and World Cup winner Fabián Ruiz were on the bench. The team showed early control, with Vitinha having an early shot, but Aston Villa also created dangerous chances. Kvaratskhelia's powerful strike put PSG ahead in the 20th minute, but Madjo's header leveled the score just before the break. Luis Enrique brought on Dembélé at halftime to bolster the attack, and while PSG showed better intentions, Aston Villa also had opportunities to take the lead.