Overview
- PSG beat Aston Villa 2-1 on Wednesday at Stade Louis II with Désiré Doué providing the assist for Khvicha Kvaratskhelia’s opener and finishing Ousmane Dembélé’s pass to seal the victory.
- Goalkeeper Matvey Safonov produced three important saves that preserved the lead and said the result showed the squad was ready for the season.
- The triumph extended Luis Enrique’s remarkable finals record to 17 wins from 20, underscoring his reputation for delivering trophies in one-off matches.
- Players and club media framed the result as a launchpad for an ambitious season, with PSG scheduled to face Lens in the Trophée des Champions this weekend before opening their Ligue 1 title defence at home to Rennes.
- The win builds on PSG’s recent trophy run, including the 2025–26 Champions League, and now shifts focus to managing player fitness and squad rotation as World Cup returnees and summer rest are tested in a packed early schedule.