PSG win Super Cup

Paris Saint-Germain won the Uefa Super Cup by defeating Aston Villa 2-1. Luis Enrique's team, the back-to-back Champions League victors, maintained their winning habit by conquering Aston Villa in an absorbing contest in Salzburg.

Background

Luis Enrique says he wants to win all of the time, regardless of the sport. In Paris Saint-Germain, he has built a team that is used to winning.

Key Details

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia scored the opener for PSG in the 20th minute, but Brian Madjo became the competition's youngest scorer by equalizing for Aston Villa in the 45th minute. Doué then scored the winning goal for PSG in the 62nd minute. Aston Villa could have taken the game to a penalty shootout, but Warren Zaïre-Emery's block prevented João Gomes from scoring and Emi Buendía headed wide in stoppage time.

What It Means

PSG's win in the Super Cup is their latest triumph, following their Champions League victories. For Aston Villa, despite the loss, they played a significant part in an enthralling showpiece and can take positives from their performance.