PSG win back-to-back UEFA Super Cups with victory over Aston Villa

What the report says

Paris Saint-Germain defended the UEFA Super Cup by defeating Aston Villa 2-1 in Salzburg, Austria, on Wednesday, giving the French club a second straight title in the annual match between the previous season’s Champions League and Europa League winners. Al Jazeera reported that PSG now become the first side since Real Madrid to win back-to-back Super Cups.

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia put PSG ahead in the 20th minute, but Villa levelled through 17-year-old Brian Madjo, who was making his competitive debut after a registration dispute was resolved shortly before the game. His goal made him the youngest player to start and score in a Super Cup final, according to the report.

The decisive moment came in the second half when Desire Doue finished in the 61st minute. The goal was initially flagged for offside, but a video review overturned the call and allowed it to stand after officials judged Matty Cash had kept Doue onside. The result gives PSG an early trophy in what could be a multi-title season and highlights the growing importance of video review in major European matches.

Al Jazeera also noted that Somali referee Omar Artan took charge of the final, marking the first time a non-European official had overseen the Super Cup.