Reigning Champions League holders Paris Saint-Germain once again demonstrated their continental supremacy, fending off a determined Aston Villa side to clinch the UEFA Super Cup with a narrow 2-1 victory.
The hotly anticipated encounter, played on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at the Stadion Salzburg, saw the French giants lift the first European silverware of the 2026-27 season. PSG, fresh off their second consecutive Champions League triumph, entered the match as firm favourites. However, they were pushed to their limits by Unai Emery’s Aston Villa, who had themselves enjoyed a historic campaign, securing their first UEFA Europa League title in May.
PSG Win UEFA Super Cup 2026
Match Highlights
The Parisian powerhouse broke the deadlock in the 20th minute, with winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia finding the back of the net after receiving a pass from Désiré Doué. Aston Villa, undeterred, pressed for an equaliser and found it just before halftime through 17-year-old striker Brian Madjo, who netted with a first-time finish. The second half saw PSG regain control, with Désiré Doué turning scorer in the 61st minute, latching onto a through-ball from Ousmane Dembélé to secure what proved to be the winning goal.
The game, officiated by Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan, showcased a feisty battle, with Aston Villa even outshooting PSG 15 to 12 by the final whistle, despite PSG dominating possession.
Route to the Super Cup
Paris Saint-Germain qualified for the Super Cup as winners of the 2025-26 UEFA Champions League, having defeated Arsenal 1-1 (4-3 on penalties) in the final on May 30, 2026, in Budapest. This marked their second consecutive Champions League title. Aston Villa earned their spot by triumphing in the 2025-26 UEFA Europa League final, where they convincingly beat German club SC Freiburg 3-0 in Istanbul on May 20, 2026, marking their first major European trophy in 30 years.
Key Match Information
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Competition | UEFA Super Cup Final |
| Date | Wednesday, August 12, 2026 |
| Venue | Stadion Salzburg (Red Bull Arena), Salzburg, Austria |
| Kick-off Time | 9:00 PM CEST (local), 8:00 PM BST, 3:00 PM ET, 12:30 AM IST (Aug 13) |
| Result | Paris Saint-Germain (2) vs Aston Villa (1) |
| Goalscorers | Kvaratskhelia (PSG, 20′), Madjo (Aston Villa, before HT), Doué (PSG, 61′) |
| Referee | Omar Abdulkadir Artan (Somalia) |
With this triumph, Paris Saint-Germain adds another prestigious trophy to their cabinet, cementing their dominant era in European football. Aston Villa, despite the loss, can take immense pride in their spirited performance and historic Europa League victory, setting a strong precedent for their upcoming domestic and European campaigns.