PSG Edge Out Aston Villa to Retain UEFA Super Cup Title
Paris Saint-Germain retained the UEFA Super Cup with a 2-1 victory over Aston Villa on August 12, 2026. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Désiré Doué scored for PSG, while 17-year-old Brian Madjo netted Villa’s equalizer. The match saw a tight VAR review confirm Matty Cash played Doué onside, securing the trophy for PSG.
Désiré Doué was the standout player of the match, scoring the decisive goal in the 62nd minute. His performance earned him a grade of 6, with his goal being the difference-maker in the match. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia also had a notable performance, scoring the opening goal and earning a grade of 6.
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clubPSG and Aston Villa Player Ratings
| Player Name | Position | Score (1-10) | Key Metric/Stat |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matvey Safonov | Goalkeeper | 6 | Several key saves |
| Nuno Mendes | Defender | 5 | Released for a potential second goal |
| Willian Pacho | Defender | 4 | Struggled in physical duel with Brian Madjo |
| Marquinhos | Defender | 5 | Solid defensive performance |
| Achraf Hakimi | Defender | 6 | Supported both defense and attack |
| João Neves | Midfielder | 5 | Contributed to midfield control |
| Vitinha | Midfielder | 5 | Helped maintain possession |
| Warren Zaïre-Emery | Midfielder | 5 | Made a vital block to deny João Gomes |
| Khvicha Kvaratskhelia | Forward | 6 | Scored the opening goal |
| Désiré Doué | Forward | 6 | Scored the decisive goal |
| Maghnes Akliouche | Forward | 4 | Not very impactful in his debut |
| Matty Cash | Defender | 4 | Played Désiré Doué onside for the winning goal |
| John McGinn | Midfielder | 6 | Contributed to Villa’s equalizing goal |
| Emiliano Buendía | Midfielder | 4 | Missed a chance to level the scores |
| Brian Madjo | Forward | 6 | Scored Villa’s equalizing goal |
Tactical Breakdown of PSG’s Victory
PSG‘s victory can be attributed to their ability to control the midfield and create scoring opportunities. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia’s goal in the first half set the tone for the match, and Désiré Doué’s winner in the 62nd minute sealed the deal. The team’s performance was marked by solid defensive play and midfield control, with players like Marquinhos and Vitinha contributing to the team’s overall performance.
The match also saw a notable performance from Aston Villa‘s Brian Madjo, who scored the equalizing goal and earned a grade of 6. However, the team’s overall performance was hindered by struggles in the physical duel with PSG’s defenders, particularly Willian Pacho.
Désiré Doué
playerThe tactical verdict is that PSG’s ability to control the midfield and create scoring opportunities was the key to their victory. The team’s solid defensive play and midfield control allowed them to maintain possession and create chances, ultimately leading to their retention of the UEFA Super Cup title.