Paris Saint-Germain win the Super Cup for a second successive season after beating a spirited Aston Villa 2-1 in Austria to confirm their status as champions of Europe.
Luis Enrique’s side controlled the opening stage of the game with Villa holding firm and looking to counter attack through exciting teenagers Brian Madjo and George Hemmings. The opening goal was scored by Khvicha Kvaratskhelia who cut in from the left and slotted past the Villa goalkeper to confirm PSG’s dominance.
But, Villa responded on the stroke of half-time through John McGinn picking out Madjo in the box and the forward volleying home.
Yet, there was another twist to come as Desire Doue broke through the lines to collect a loose ball before driving in to the box and curling in the winner. His goal was initially ruled out for offside before a VAR check showed Matty Cash was playing him on and the decisive blow was struck.
Relive all the action with our liveblog below:
Read MorePSG secure second successive Super Cup victory with win over spirited Aston Villa
PSG vs Aston Villa LIVE
- PSG defeat Aston Villa 2-1 in battle of European champions
- 60' GOAL! Doue fires PSG back ahead (PSG 2-1 AVL)
- 45' GOAL! Madjo volleys in equaliser (PSG 1-1 AVL)
- 20' GOAL! Kvaratskhelia blasts PSG into the lead (PSG 1-0 AVL)
PSG secure second successive Super Cup victory with win over spirited Aston Villa
Wednesday 12 August 2026 22:28 , Mike JonesAston Villa were eclipsed by Paris St Germain as the back-to-back Champions League winners claimed the Super Cup with a 2-1 victory in Salzburg.
Villa teenager Brian Madjo scored a glorious debut equaliser to cancel out Khvicha Kvaratskhelia’s opening goal.
PSG secure second successive Super Cup victory with win over spirited Aston Villa
PSG win Super Cup
Wednesday 12 August 2026 22:11 , Mike JonesHow’s this for a stat?
PSG boss Luis Enrique has been in charge of six major finals with his team and he has won them all.
This PSG team look hungry for more titles this season.
Full-time! PSG 2-1 Aston Villa
Wednesday 12 August 2026 21:55 , Mike Jones90+5 mins: There goes the full time whistle!
Paris Saint-Germain win the Super Cup for the second successive season.
Aston Villa put up a spirited fight but couldn’t overcome the Champions League winners.
PSG 2-1 Aston Villa
Wednesday 12 August 2026 21:50 , Mike Jones90 mins: Five minutes of added time to play in Austria before PSG are confirmed Super Cup champions.
That is unless Villa can find an equaliser.
PSG 2-1 Aston Villa
Wednesday 12 August 2026 21:48 , Mike Jones87 mins: PSG are managing this game well enough. Beraldo is coming on to replace Kvaratskhelia.
The PSG goalscorer is given a warm round of applause when exiting the field.
It’s a defensive replacement from Luis Enrique with Beraldo setting up in the middle of the pitch.
PSG 2-1 Aston Villa
Wednesday 12 August 2026 21:44 , Mike Jones84 mins: Ross Barkley, fresh off the bench for Villa, takes the ball to the edge of the box and looks to play a give-and-go with Hemmings.
Hakimi is on hand to intercept and PSG boot the ball clear.
PSG 2-1 Aston Villa
Wednesday 12 August 2026 21:42 , Mike Jones80 mins: 10 minutes to go and it’s all getting a little desperate for Villa.
They’re still creating chances but also giving away a lot more.
PSG 2-1 Aston Villa
Wednesday 12 August 2026 21:35 , Mike Jones76 mins: Chance!
Safanov makes another decent save but the ball rolls out to Joao Gomes on the edge of the box.
He shoots from range and could socre if not for Zaire-Emery throwing himself in front of the ball and getting a superb block in.
That could win PSG the Super Cup.
PSG 2-1 Aston Villa
Wednesday 12 August 2026 21:32 , Mike Jones73 mins: Tammy Abraham is on for Villa who replaces Brian Madjo.
McGinn has also been hooked off after picking up a yellow card for raging at the referee.
PSG 2-1 Aston Villa
Wednesday 12 August 2026 21:31 , Mike Jones70 mins: Nuno Mendes has gone down and stayed down at the Villa end of the pitch.
It looks like a bit of cramp.
Pacho has gone down at the opposite side of the pitch which has angered McGinn who wants play to continue.
PSG 2-1 Aston Villa
Wednesday 12 August 2026 21:28 , Mike Jones66 mins: Does Unai Emery have an ace up his sleeve?
He masterminded Villa’s victory in the Europa League but this is the big leagues against the Champions League winners.
Can he provide some inspiration so that this game doesn’t run away from his team?
PSG 2-1 Aston Villa
Wednesday 12 August 2026 21:24 , Mike Jones63 mins: Aston Villa must come from behind again to get back on level terms but that Doue goal has unlocked PSG.
The fans are in full voice and there’s more of an energy about them now.
GOAL! PSG 2-1 Aston Villa (Desire Doue, 60')
Wednesday 12 August 2026 21:22 , Mike JonesIt’s been overturned!
Initially ruled out for offside but a VAR check shows that Doue had kept himself onside as Matty Cash is caught straggling.
Doue opens himself up inside the area and curls the ball past Bizot.
PSG lead!
NO GOAL! PSG 1-1 Aston Villa
Wednesday 12 August 2026 21:21 , Mike Jones60 mins: An hour played in Austria and still nothing to separate the two teams.
Things are getting a bit testy out there are PSG struggle to create chances....
.... They’ve scored!
The ball is threaded through Villa’s high line as Doue makes a run in behind. He collects the ball, carries it into the area and shoots.
The ball hits the back of the net and now the offside flag comes up!
PSG 1-1 Aston Villa
Wednesday 12 August 2026 21:19 , Mike Jones57 mins: John McGinn wins a free kick for some tussling in the middle of the pitch.
Villa work the ball out to the left wing where it gets whipped into the middle of the area.
Safanov slaps the ball clear.
PSG 1-1 Aston Villa
Wednesday 12 August 2026 21:14 , Mike Jones54 mins: Pau Torres makes a tackle on Doue and nudges the ball out of the way.
That brings a throw in to PSG who send the ball backwards as they look to build up from the back.
PSG 1-1 Aston Villa
Wednesday 12 August 2026 21:11 , Mike Jones51 mins: Save!
Safanov comes to the rescue for PSG after Villa burst forward on the break.
Madjo drives the team forward. He’s got Hemmings on his left and McGinn on his right.
The ball comes to McGinn who dances inside and shoots with his left foot.
Safanov leaps to the right and palms the ball clear!
PSG 1-1 Aston Villa
Wednesday 12 August 2026 21:08 , Mike Jones48 mins: Doue looks to weave into the box from the right and get past a defensively minded Hemmings.
The teenager holds his ground and Doue drops to the floor begging for a penalty which doesn’t come.
Second half! PSG 1-1 Aston Villa
Wednesday 12 August 2026 21:05 , Mike JonesVilla get the ball rolling for the second half of this Super Cup clash.
Can they go on to win this?
HT PSG 1-1 Aston Villa
Wednesday 12 August 2026 20:57 , Mike Jones
Half-time! PSG 1-1 Aston Villa
Wednesday 12 August 2026 20:50 , Mike Jones45+1 mins: That goal from Madjo leaves this match in the balance at half-time.
Who will go on to win from here?
GOAL! PSG 1-1 Aston Villa (Brian Madjo, 45')
Wednesday 12 August 2026 20:47 , Mike JonesWow!
Brian Madjo becomes the youngest ever scorer in the Super Cup and Aston Villa have their equaliser!
It comes from the biggest threat that Villa have had. McGinn swings the ball in from the right wing and finds Madjo again.
He’s being dragged down by Pacho but that doesn’t matter as he gets his foot on the ball and drills it into the net on the volley!
PSG 1-0 Aston Villa
Wednesday 12 August 2026 20:43 , Mike Jones42 mins: Chance!
From the corner the ball is whipped over to McGinn on the right.
He delivers a second cross into the box and finds Madjo but the forward nods his effort from close range over the crossbar!
PSG 1-0 Aston Villa
Wednesday 12 August 2026 20:42 , Mike Jones39 mins: Buendia nips in behind the PSG line and darts in from the right wing.
He looks to shoot but Kvaratskhelia gets back to poke the ball away from him.
It comes loose to Madjo who shoots and wins a corner.
PSG 1-0 Aston Villa
Wednesday 12 August 2026 20:36 , Mike Jones35 mins: A simple forward pass it flicked on by Buendia and Madjo holds off a defender releasing Hemmings in behind the lines.
He takes the ball into the box but is forced wide and has to pass it back to the centre forward.
Madjo shoots but fires his effort wide of the far post.
PSG 1-0 Aston Villa
Wednesday 12 August 2026 20:33 , Mike Jones32 mins: Hemmings takes a shot that gets blocked by Pacho on the edge of the box.
Hakimi clears the danger for PSG but it’s another sign that Villa’s youngsters haven’t been overawed by the occassion tonight.
PSG 1-0 Aston Villa
Wednesday 12 August 2026 20:29 , Mike Jones29 mins: Close!
Villa almost respond through the teenager Madjo.
John McGinn drifts out to the right and curls in a decent cross. It’s perfectly on the head of Madjo who leaps and guides the ball towards the far bottom corner.
He connects well but just sends the effort wide!
PSG 1-0 Aston Villa
Wednesday 12 August 2026 20:27 , Mike Jones26 mins: Hakimi and Doue wait in the box as PSG get in behind due to Nuno Mendes and Kvaratskhelia playing a one-two.
Mendes drills over a square pass but none of his waiting teammates get to the ball and Villa scramble it clear!
PSG 1-0 Aston Villa
Wednesday 12 August 2026 20:25 , Mike Jones23 mins: PSG were always going to be the favourites to win this game and the goal shows why.
Villa didn’t do much wrong after the initial error to head the ball clear.
It only found a Paris player but from there the French side moved the ball quickly and Kvaratskhelia’s movement was incredible.
GOAL! PSG 1-0 Aston Villa (Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, 20')
Wednesday 12 August 2026 20:22 , Mike JonesWow.
This is a cracker. Villa fail to clear their lines and PSG quickly give the ball to Kvaratskhelia.
He cuts inside onto his right foot and rattles a quickfire shot past Bizot and into the back of the net!
PSG 0-0 Aston Villa
Wednesday 12 August 2026 20:20 , Mike Jones18 mins: Hemmings has been bright for Villa. He comes deep to receive the ball, spins and plays a nice through pass up the pitch which neither Buendia nor Madjo are expecting.
Villa, despite the new look line-up, have looked decent so far.
PSG 0-0 Aston Villa
Wednesday 12 August 2026 20:17 , Mike Jones15 mins: Close!
Kamara receives the ball in the middle of the pitch and he’s afforded a lot of time in possession. He nudges the ball towards the PSG box and then fancies his chances from range.
He shoots but pulls the effort wide of the left-hand post.
PSG 0-0 Aston Villa
Wednesday 12 August 2026 20:12 , Mike Jones12 mins: Achraf Hakimi goes on a fine run down the right wing but can’t find a teammate with his cut back.
PSG recover the ball and send it to Vitinha who shoots from range and fires his effort wide of the target.
PSG 0-0 Aston Villa
Wednesday 12 August 2026 20:09 , Mike Jones9 mins: PSG have only played three matches so far in pre-season with Villa getting six in before this contest.
That should mean that Villa are more prepared and ready for an intense outing but you never know.
Buendia picks up the ball and releases it to Kamara. He looks to thread a forward pass in between the centre backs as Hemmings approaches from the left.
The Villa forward stretches for the ball but just can’t reach it.
PSG 0-0 Aston Villa
Wednesday 12 August 2026 20:06 , Mike Jones6 mins: Ian Maatsen is hacked down over on the left side after clinching the ball away from Desire Doue.
He storms forward but a backtracking Doue hacks him down and Villa win another free kick.
PSG 0-0 Aston Villa
Wednesday 12 August 2026 20:05 , Mike Jones3 mins: Hemmings wins a free kick after getting brought down by Zaire-Emery.
Villa work the ball into the box and wint hemselves a couple of corners.
Buendia takes the second one and aims for Pau Torres but Joao Neves leaps higher and nods the ball to safety.
Kick off! PSG 0-0 Aston Villa
Wednesday 12 August 2026 20:02 , Mike JonesParis Saint-Germain get the ball rolling in this Super Cup clash.
The Champions League winners are the massive favourites especially given the line-up Unai Emery has picked for Aston Villa.
Let’s see how it all plays out...
PSG vs Aston Villa
Wednesday 12 August 2026 19:54 , Mike JonesIt’s almost time for kick off. The players have gone through their warm-ups and are ready to go.
There’s a focus on both sets of players as they head out onto the pitch. The Super Cup is up for grabs. It’ll be a tough one for Aston Villa to overcome the Champions League winners but they will give this a good go.
Can they win the trophy? Let’s find out. Kick off is up next...
A final word from Emery
Wednesday 12 August 2026 19:49 , Mike JonesWith this game coming during pre-season neither team is expected to be up to full fitness but they will give their all to win the Super Cup.
Unai Emery explained: “Of course, we are not going to be on the pitch in our best moment, but as well, for PSG, because I played three times, the Super Cup, and more or less, all the matches we played starting the Super Cup in August were similar. And we are going to compete.
“We are preparing this game with the players we started, even some young players, four weeks ago, and tomorrow, I expect to compete, and to try to face them with our capacity, and our possibilities, as well, to beat them. Of course they are favourites.”
More from McGinn
Wednesday 12 August 2026 19:42 , Mike Jones“We’ll have our challenges, there’s a lot of change, but when you look at other clubs around England, there’s a lot of change there as well – a lot of coaches changing, a lot of players changing,” McGinn added.
“But what we still have is a main core – same manager, same methods, same desire to achieve more.
“A lot of people thought we had reached our ceiling a couple of seasons ago and we proved them wrong.
“We’ve still got the same hunger and desire to go and achieve more and as long as we’ve got the hunger and desire to do that, Aston Villa fans can expect as much as possible.”
What to expect from Villa?
Wednesday 12 August 2026 19:36 , Mike JonesHere’s some thoughts from Aston Villa captain, John McGinn, who spoke about the goals for the team.
“Similar to where it’s been in the past few seasons,” he said.
“I think we’ve consistency competed with the best in England, I think we’ve consistently competed with the best in Europe no matter what the competition is.”
Aston Villa are in flux again but Super Cup offers rare opportunity
Wednesday 12 August 2026 19:30 , Richard JollyWhen Aston Villa tasted glory in Istanbul in May, it was described as their first European silverware for 44 years. Which was true in a sense, and certainly their first major continental trophy since the 1982 European Cup. But not in another: the 1982 Super Cup was not played until January 1983. Tony Barton’s side showed their capacity for upsetting the continental aristocracy was not confined to Bayern Munich by sweeping Barcelona aside 3-0 at Villa Park.
But, even though it came eight months after they beat Bayern, there was a continuity. Nine of the starters in the first leg had begun the European Cup final. Villa’s second Super Cup final, however, will come with distinct differences from the game that secured their participation in it.
Aston Villa are in flux again but Super Cup offers rare opportunity
'There'll be obstacles'
Wednesday 12 August 2026 19:24 , Mike Jones"We know how hard it is,” said PSG captain Marquinhos ahead of tonight’s Super Cup clash.
“Just because we’ve won things these past seasons, that doesn’t mean it's easy. We know there'll be plenty of obstacles. We’re hungry, we want to win. Trophies are an opportunity.
“Personally, I want more, and each player in the squad is like that. We’ve all worked to get here, to arrive in the best condition. The team will be doing everything they can to secure victory.”
PSG targeting more trophies
Wednesday 12 August 2026 19:18 , Mike JonesPSG have collected nine trophies in the past two seasons under Luis Enrique.
"We set out ambitious objectives and we continue to do so," he said. "In this moment it’s a different scenario because everyone thinks we can win again. But we need to show our level on the pitch.
"If you look back in history it’s difficult to find a team that wins all the time – but that’s what we are striving for."
Enrique rues lack of preparation time for World Cup players
Wednesday 12 August 2026 19:12 , Mike JonesLuis Enrique has only had one week of pre-season with his players who reached the latter stages of the World Cup.
That is because they needed a break before returning for pre-season but the PSG manager isn’t overly pleased with the situation.
"We are going to train today," Enrique told reporters yesterday. "We are tying to analyse everything and after that we are going to make our decision.
"It’s a surreal situation. The international players, French, Spanish, arrived on Monday. That’s just one week.
"But we prepared in the best way possible and we’re happy to play this game, because it means we won an important title, the Champions League. It’s very important for us and our club to win. But in terms of preparation, it’s not what it should have been."
Is Barcola heading to Liverpool?
Wednesday 12 August 2026 19:06 , Mike JonesOne of the longest rumours of the summer transfer window has been Liverpool interest in PSG winger Bradley Barcola. So is he heading to the Premier League?
"I don’t know and I don’t want to speak about any player individually,” PSG manager Luis Enrique said.
"Because it’s always dangerous when you are asking something positive or negative about a player. I stay focused on my team."
His answer wasn’t the most revealing was it?
PSG boss Luis Enrique tight-lipped on Bradley Barcola’s future amid Liverpool links
Wednesday 12 August 2026 19:00 , Mike JonesParis St Germain manager Luis Enrique has declined to discuss speculation linking France winger Bradley Barcola with a potential summer move to Liverpool.
The 23-year-old is understood to be a target for new Reds boss Andoni Iraola as he looks to strengthen his squad at Anfield.
PSG boss Luis Enrique tight-lipped on Bradley Barcola’s future amid Liverpool links
Where do Villa go from here?
Wednesday 12 August 2026 18:54 , Mike JonesAnother question posed to Unai Emery is what the future looks like for him and for Aston Villa.
“I am so, so, so happy how the club is getting the commitment together with us, and how we are getting better, keeping our consistency in the Premier League, being in top five, last year top six, but two years ago, and this year fourth, and how we finished the first year as well playing in Conference League, I think this is the objective we have, how we can, even with the circumstances we have, be consistent,” Emery responded.
“And it’s not changing, but the effort (we are) doing, the club, is really a huge effort to try to be in the same direction like I am trying to be. And they are trying to extend now, Villa Park, to achieve 50,000 supporters next year. This is one step forward, the club as well, is trying to do.”
Aston Villa team to take on PSG
Wednesday 12 August 2026 18:49 , Mike JonesBizot; Cash, Lindelof, Torres, Maatsen; Kamara, Gomes; McGinn, Buendia, Hemmings; Madjo
Team news is in 🔒 #PSGAVL pic.twitter.com/yeKkyIKiHQ
— Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial) August 12, 2026
Emery feels 'responsibility' to play well
Wednesday 12 August 2026 18:48 , Mike JonesMore from Villa’s manager now as he explained his team have a responsibility to perfom well tonight.
Speaking at his pre-match press conference yesterday, Emery said: “We are doing a good pre-season. We are testing and we are doing practice, trying to improve things for tomorrow, of course, and then the most important is the season.
“But tomorrow we are going to play one match, very important for our careers as a coach, as players, as a club – it’s a trophy.
“It’s one thing that can make us proud of how we are, and how we arrived here, and why we can have tomorrow a huge motivation to get our best – 6,000 supporters from Birmingham tomorrow, give us the responsibility as well to try to play for them.”
Unai Emery on the Super Cup
Wednesday 12 August 2026 18:42 , Mike JonesVilla’s manager sat down and spoke to the media ahead of tonight’s fixture and explained how he is excited by the prospect of potentially winning another trophy.
“Of course, it’s an opportunity, always,” Emery said. “A trophy is something that can give us a special moment, and to play for trophies, as a professional, is our objective.
“Then, if we are winning, of course we are happy. If we are not winning, we are not happy, but playing against the team now, it’s PSG, of course, they are favourites.
“But I am looking forward to playing, how we can test this match, against them, with our capacity, and with the moment we have now, with the players we have now.”
Aston Villa end decades long wait for major trophy with Europa League victory
Wednesday 12 August 2026 18:36 , Mike JonesAnd the second match report that led to this evening’s clash as Aston Villa stormed to victory in the Europa League final.
Unai Emery once more cementing his status as the king of the competition.
Aston Villa end decades long wait for major trophy with Europa League victory
How Arsenal’s endless attrition cost them the Champions League final
Wednesday 12 August 2026 18:30 , Richard JollyA quick reminder of how we got here and the first of the two results that brought these two teams into the Super Cup.
PSG defeated Arsenal in the Champions League but was it their skill or the tactics of their opponents that led to that victory?
Richard Jolly explains all from the Champions League final in Budapest:
How Arsenal’s endless attrition cost them the Champions League final
Aston Villa's early team news
Wednesday 12 August 2026 18:24 , Mike JonesVilla, meanwhile, have a greater injury headache, with Amadou Onana, Johan Manzambi and Leon Bailey all definitely out.
There are also doubts over the fitness of Emi Martínez, Ezri Konsa and Ollie Watkins, while John McGinn is being assessed following a knee issue.
New boy Alejandro Garnacho suffered a facial injury in the friendly with BG Pathum United but could make his competitive debut if he recovers in time.
Predicted Aston Villa XI: Martinez; Cash, Konsa, Torres, Maatsen; Gomes, Kamara; Buendia, McGinn, Garnacho; Watkins.
PSG's early team news
Wednesday 12 August 2026 18:18 , Mike JonesPSG boss Luis Enrique has a full squad at his disposal after key names returned from their post-World Cup break, though the likes of Ousmane Dembele, Bradley Barcola and Achraf Hakimi may not be fit enough to start.
The only potential injury concern surrounds Nuno Mendes who suffered a muscle problem for Portugal, but that only seemed minor.
Lucas Digne could feature against his former club if Enrique opts not to take any chances.
Predicted PSG XI: Safonov; Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, Mendes; Beraldo, Neves, Vitinha, Zaire-Emery; Mbaye, Dembele, Kvaratskhelia.
How can I watch it?
Wednesday 12 August 2026 18:12 , Mike JonesViewers in the UK can watch the match on TNT Sports 1 and TNT Sports Ultimate, with coverage starting at 7pm BST. It can also be streamed on HBO Max.
When is PSG vs Aston Villa?
Wednesday 12 August 2026 18:06 , Mike JonesThe Super Cup clash between PSG and Aston Villa kicks off at 8pm BST on Wednesday 12 August at the Red Bull Arena in Salzburg, Austria.
PSG vs Aston Villa
Wednesday 12 August 2026 18:00 , Mike JonesThe new season raises its curtain with a customary clash of European champions as Paris Saint-Germain take on Aston Villa.
Champions League winners PSG are the holders of the title after beating Tottenham on penalties last year, and they’ll get another shot at the crown after breaking the hearts of Spurs’ north London rivals Arsenal in the same manner in Budapest.
Villa will hope to end the Parisians’ dominance of English teams when silverware is on the line, earning their place in this showpiece occasion after cruising to the Europa League title in their 3-0 final win against Freiburg.
The match-up offers a couple of notable reunions with Villa boss Unai Emery facing the club he won a Ligue 1 title win in 2017/18 - while Lucas Digne will also line-up against the Villans after rejoining PSG just last weekend.
Good evening!
Wednesday 12 August 2026 15:23 , Mike JonesWelcome to The Independent’s coverage of tonight’s Super Cup action as PSG take on Aston Villa.
It’s the Champions League winners versus the Europa League champions and this clash will be a decent test for Unai Emery’s men who will be competing in the European top flight this season.
Should they come through it victorious they will take confidence into the league phase knowing that on their day they can defeat any of the top teams.
PSG are the holders of the title though and they are arguably the best team in Europe so they go into this contest as the heavy favourites.
We’ll have all the team news, line-ups and updates throughout the evening so stick with us as we build up to kick off at 8pm.
