Paris Saint-Germain defeated Aston Villa 2-1 on Wednesday to win the 2026 UEFA Super Cup [1], [4].
The victory marks a rare instance of a club retaining the trophy for two consecutive years. By securing back-to-back titles [3], PSG cements its current dominance in European football and maintains its status as a premier force in the sport.
The match took place in Salzburg, Austria [2], [5]. PSG managed to edge out the English side in a competitive fixture that saw the French club maintain its lead to secure the trophy [1].
Désiré Doué scored for PSG [2], contributing to the final 2-1 result [1]. The performance highlighted the offensive capabilities of the PSG squad against a resilient Aston Villa defense.
Throughout the match, PSG controlled key moments of play to ensure the trophy remained in Paris. The win continues a successful run for the club in international competitions — a trend that has defined their recent seasons.
Aston Villa fought to close the gap but could not overcome the lead established by the French side. The result leaves the English club as runners-up in the 2026 edition of the tournament [4].
The celebrations followed immediately after the final whistle in Salzburg, where the team hoisted the trophy to mark their second straight victory in the event [1].
“PSG won the UEFA Super Cup for a second straight year by beating Aston Villa 2-1.”
Retaining the UEFA Super Cup signifies a period of sustained excellence for Paris Saint-Germain, as few clubs achieve back-to-back wins in this specific competition. This victory reinforces their tactical superiority over top-tier English competition and establishes a psychological edge heading into the remainder of the European season.
