Paris Saint-Germain beat Aston Villa 2-1 in the UEFA Super Cup in Austria, with Desire Doue scoring the winner after Brian Madjo had equalised for Villa.
PSG Edge Tight Contest
Paris Saint-Germain reaffirmed their status as the kings of Europe by beating their former boss, Unai Emery, and Aston Villa 2-1 to win the UEFA Super Cup. The UEFA Cup holders lined up below full strength with Emi Martinez, Ezri Konsa and Ollie Watkins all missing following the World Cup. But even at full strength, Villa would have been up against it playing the team who destroyed some of Europe's elite on their way to winning a second successive Champions League title last season.
Kvaratskhelia Opens Scoring
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia broke the deadlock in style for the French giants 20 minutes in, chopping back onto his left foot from the right side of the box and whipping a ferocious effort past the helpless Marco Bizot. The goal was the Georgian winger's reward for an electric start to proceedings and left Villa with a mountain to climb.
Madjo Levels Before Half-Time
As impressive as PSG looked going forward, it was not all one way traffic; Villa's young guns up front, Brian Madjo and George Hemmings were in the thick of the action with Madjo going close twice in the team's pursuit of an equaliser. The 17-year-old forward finally got the goal his endeavour deserved on the stroke of half-time when he was picked out by John McGinn. Madjo lashed the ball into the roof of the net, sparking jubilant scenes.
Doue Strikes Winner
Both teams had chances to nudge ahead as an entertaining second half wore on. But it was Desire Doue who struck on the hour mark to break Aston Villa hearts, with the goal initially being chalked off for offside. Replays showed the Frenchman was well on, though, as PSG celebrated once more.
