Paris Saint-Germain retained the UEFA Super Cup on Friday, defeating Premier League side Aston Villa 2-1 in Salzburg. The reigning European champions opened their new season with the victory, coming from behind to lift the trophy.
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Désiré Doué scored for Luis Enrique's team, securing the club's latest piece of silverware. The match was played in Salzburg, where PSG once again proved their continental pedigree.
Real Madrid, who have often faced PSG in European competition, sent a congratulatory message to the Parisian club after the final whistle, describing the title as well-deserved. The gesture underscored the respect PSG have earned across Europe with their recent success.
The victory marks the second consecutive year PSG have claimed the Super Cup, cementing their status as one of the strongest teams on the continent. Aston Villa, making a return to European competition, pushed their opponents but ultimately fell short in the tightly contested match.