SALZBURG, Austria — Paris Saint-Germain held off a spirited Aston Villa comeback to win the UEFA Super Cup 2-1 on Wednesday, claiming the trophy for the second year running and becoming the first club to repeat as Super Cup champion since Real Madrid in 2016 and 2017.

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia put the Champions League winners ahead in the 20th minute with a driving run and finish. Villa answered just before halftime when 17-year-old Brian Madjo converted a pass from captain John McGinn, becoming the youngest scorer in UEFA Super Cup history, according to ESPN.

Doue breaks the deadlock

PSG regained the lead in the 61st minute through Desire Doue, whose goal stood after a lengthy video review. Villa pushed hard for a second equalizer down the stretch, forcing several key saves from PSG goalkeeper Matvey Safonov, but couldn't find a way through before the final whistle.

It's the first of up to six trophies PSG could realistically chase this season after last year's historic Champions League triumph, and it extends the club's dominance of European football under coach Luis Enrique. For Villa, the result marks a continuation of the club's resurgence on the continental stage, even in defeat, with Madjo's record-setting goal offering a glimpse of a promising young talent, according to Al Jazeera.

The match was played at Red Bull Arena in Salzburg rather than a traditional PSG or Villa home venue, per UEFA's rotating host format for the competition. PSG's victory sets an early tone for the 2026-27 European season as both sides now turn to their domestic league openers in the coming days.