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PSG retain UEFA Super Cup with victory over Aston Villa

Goals from Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Désiré Doué seal victory for Luis Enrique’s side against Premier League opponents

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Paris Saint-Germain retain Super Cup title by seeing off Aston Villa
Reigning European champions secure 2-1 win in Salzburg to defend title

Paris Saint-Germain have retained their UEFA Super Cup title, defeating Aston Villa 2-1 in Salzburg to open the new continental campaign. The result confirms the French club’s status as reigning European champions, as they successfully defended the trophy against the Premier League side.

The match was managed by Luis Enrique, whose side secured the victory through goals from Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Désiré Doué. The performance marks the beginning of the 2026–27 season for the Parisian club, establishing their continued dominance in European competition.

Aston Villa, representing the English Premier League, were unable to match the output of their opponents. Despite the challenge from the British side, PSG’s attacking structure proved decisive, with the two scorers providing the decisive moments in the contest.

The victory in Salzburg serves as a significant institutional marker for Paris Saint-Germain, reinforcing their position at the top of European football hierarchy. By retaining the Super Cup, the club has maintained its standing relative to other major European leagues.

The match concluded the opening continental fixture for the French club in the current season. The result provides a clear baseline for PSG’s strategic approach in the upcoming domestic and international competitions.

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