PSG edge Aston Villa to lift UEFA Super Cup

The Champions League holders reaffirmed their European dominance with a narrow win over Aston Villa in Austria.

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What happened. Paris Saint-Germain beat Aston Villa 2-1 in the UEFA Super Cup, with Khvicha Kvaratskhelia scoring the opener in the 20th minute.

• PSG won a second successive Champions League last season.
• Aston Villa were missing Emi Martinez, Ezri Konsa, and Ollie Watkins.
• Villa's young forwards impressed despite the defeat.

PSG continue their dominance in European football, while Villa will regroup for the Premier League season.

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