Aston Villa's UEFA Super Cup bid falls short as Paris Saint-Germain win 2-1 in a thrilling match. Desire Doue scores the winner as PSG retain the trophy. The match was a closely contested fixture at the Red Bull Arena in Salzburg, with Aston Villa putting up a strong fight despite being without key players Ollie Watkins, Ezri Konsa, and Emiliano Martinez due to their extended post-World Cup breaks.

What happened?

Aston Villa's 17-year-old Brian Madjo became the youngest player to score in the Super Cup, but it was not enough to secure a win for the team. Madjo's goal on his professional debut sparked Villa into life, but PSG's Desire Doue scored the winner to ensure the Ligue 1 side retained the trophy.

Why it matters for Aston Villa

The match was a significant test for Aston Villa's new-look squad, and while they put up a good fight, they ultimately fell short. The team's performance will be a positive takeaway, with 19-year-old George Hemmings coming close to scoring and 17-year-old Brian Madjo making his mark on the Super Cup.

What comes next?

Aston Villa will look to bounce back from this defeat and focus on their upcoming fixtures. With a 4-game winning run, the team is in good spirits and will be looking to continue their momentum. Their next fixture is against Hull City on September 5th.

Key moments from the match

  • 20: Khvicha Kvaratskhelia opens the scoring for PSG
  • 28: Madjo's header curls just wide of the target
  • 35: Madjo's shot whistles just wide
  • 41: Madjo's header balloons over the bar from close range
  • 45: Madjo makes history and becomes youngest Super Cup goalscorer
  • 62: Desire Doue restores PSG lead
  • 64: Hemmings has chance to equalise but Safonov saves

Emery: We must feel proud of this performance

Aston Villa boss Unai Emery speaking to TNT Sports: "With a loss, you can never feel happy but how we compete, how the players respond on the field for 90 minutes. And our chances to score, we must feel really very proud of what we have done today."

League standing (final 2025 table -- new season not yet under way): 4th in Premier League, 65 pts, 19W-8D-11L from 38 games, recent form WWDLL.

Aston Villa are currently 4th in the Premier League, with 65 points from 38 games. They have a recent form of WWDLL and are 20 points behind leaders Arsenal. Goals this season: 56 scored, 49 conceded (+7 goal difference).