Paris Saint-Germain wins second consecutive UEFA Super Cup

Paris Saint-Germain successfully defended their UEFA Super Cup title by defeating Aston Villa with a 2-1 victory in Salzburg, Austria, on August 12, 2026. This win marks the second consecutive year that the French side has secured the trophy under the guidance of manager Luis Enrique.

The match was defined by the performance of 20-year-old Desire Doue, who provided the assist for the opening goal and scored the deciding goal in the 62nd minute. This achievement made Doue the first player to record both a goal and an assist in a single Super Cup final since Luis Suarez in 2015. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia also contributed to the scoring for PSG. The starting lineup for Paris Saint-Germain included Safonov, Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, Nuno Mendes, Joao Neves, Vitinha, Zaire-Emery, Doue, Akliouche, and Kvaratskhelia, while Aston Villa fielded Bizot, Cash, Lindelof, Pau Torres, Maatsen, Kamara, Joao Gomes, Hemmings, McGinn, Buendia, and Manjo.

The victory highlights Paris Saint-Germain's current dominance in European competition. While AlphaNews and Limassol Today both confirmed the final score and the goalscorers, the reports collectively emphasized the tactical prowess of the French team throughout the encounter.