Desire Doue delivered a thrilling finish as Paris Saint-Germain triumphed over Aston Villa 2-1 in the UEFA Super Cup, held at the Red Bull Arena in Salzburg. The match showcased the tenacity of both teams, with PSG managing to retain their trophy amidst fierce competition.

The action kicked off with Khvicha Kvaratskhelia putting PSG ahead at the 20-minute mark. He skillfully cut inside from the left, catching Marco Bizot off guard with a well-placed shot. However, Aston Villa responded swiftly, with 17-year-old Brian Madjo making his mark by scoring the equalizer on his debut. Madjo became the youngest player to score in Super Cup history, volleying home after shrugging off Willian Pacho.

Despite being without key players like Ollie Watkins, Ezri Konsa, and Emiliano Martinez, Villa's young talents, including Madjo and 19-year-old George Hemmings, rose to the occasion. Madjo nearly added to his tally, missing several chances that could have turned the game.

In the second half, Doue restored PSG's lead in the 62nd minute, and although Hemmings came close to leveling the score again, he was thwarted by a remarkable save from Matvey Safonov.

Aston Villa's manager Unai Emery expressed pride in his team's performance despite the loss, highlighting the growth of young players like Madjo and Hemmings. He stated, "With a loss, you can never feel happy, but how we compete, how the players respond on the field for 90 minutes, we must feel really very proud of what we have done today."

This match sets the tone for the upcoming 2026/27 season, with PSG starting strong by securing early silverware.