PSG Wins 2nd Straight UEFA Super Cup
Paris Saint-Germain defeated Aston Villa 2-1 in the 2026 UEFA Super Cup, with the match played at the Red Bull Arena in Salzburg, Austria
Paris Saint-Germain has won the 2026 UEFA Super Cup, defeating Aston Villa 2-1 in the match played at the Red Bull Arena in Salzburg, Austria. This is the second consecutive year that PSG has won the trophy.
The match was played on Wednesday, August 12, with kickoff at 9:00 p.m. local time. PSG won the Champions League in 2025-26, defeating Arsenal on penalties after a 1-1 draw in the final. Aston Villa secured their place in the 2026 UEFA Super Cup by winning the Europa League final over Freiburg.
Omar Artan was the referee for the 2026 UEFA Super Cup match between Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa. Notably, Artan was banned from entering the United States for the 2026 World Cup due to 'vetting concerns'.
The UEFA Super Cup has been held yearly since the 1973/74 season, with the exception of three years. Real Madrid has won the most UEFA Super Cup titles with six wins.
## What's Next Aston Villa's Brian Madjo made an impressive impact in the match, despite the team's loss. The 17-year-old striker had been waiting for 212 days to make his competitive debut due to a registration issue with Fifa.
The UEFA Super Cup is the traditional curtain-raiser of the top-tier European season. Paris Saint-Germain's win marks a strong start to their season, while Aston Villa will look to build on their Europa League success.
