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PSG vs Aston Villa: Desire Doue Seals 2-1 UEFA Super Cup Triumph As Paris Saint-Germain Begin Season With Silverware | Video

Paris: The UEFA Champions League champions Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) outclassed Europa League champions Aston Villa 2-1, with Desire Doue scoring the winner for the UCL champions at Red Bull Arena Salzburg on Wednesday. The 21-year-old restored PSG's lead in the 61st minute, but the Premier League club put up a brave fight in a match marking the start of their season. pic.twitter.com/2Mqu9URs0P —…

PSG vs Aston Villa: Desire Doue Seals 2-1 UEFA Super Cup Triumph As Paris Saint-Germain Begin Season With Silverware | Video

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) outplayed Europa League champions Aston Villa 2-1 in the UEFA Super Cup final at Red Bull Arena Salzburg on Wednesday, giving the champions an early season victory. Desire Doue scored the winning goal for PSG in the 61st minute, after Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Brian Madjo had equalised for Aston Villa. 17-year-old Madjo became the youngest goal-scorer in the competition's history with his equaliser.

Somalian referee Omar Artan led both teams for the first time refereeing a major UEFA final. PSG manager Luis Enrique praised his team's resilience, despite several mistakes and missing opportunities, stating the team is the same despite those unfortunate events.

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