Paris Saint-Germain secured back-to-back UEFA Super Cup titles with a 2-1 victory over Aston Villa on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at the Red Bull Arena in Salzburg, Austria. The win earned the French club €5 million in prize money, UEFA confirmed.
Match Details and Goals
PSG entered the match as UEFA Champions League representatives after defeating Arsenal in the final. Aston Villa qualified as Europa League champions following a 3-0 win over SC Freiburg. Goals from Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Désiré Doué gave Luis Enrique's side the lead, while Brian Madjo scored for Villa to briefly level, but PSG held on to lift the trophy for the second consecutive year.
Financial Breakdown for Both Clubs
UEFA has confirmed the prize money distribution. PSG, as winners, receive €5 million total, comprising a €4 million participation fee and a €1 million victory bonus. Aston Villa, as runners-up, will receive €4 million, covering their participation fee alone. Payments to both clubs will be processed on Friday, August 21, nine days after the final.
Impact and Context
The victory extends PSG's dominance in the competition and adds financial reward to a club that has invested heavily. For Aston Villa, reaching the Super Cup marks a significant milestone, and the €4 million payout offers some consolation. Opta's supercomputer, via The Analyst, ran 10,000 simulations before the match, predicting PSG to win in 45% of scenarios, compared to 29.6% for Villa, according to Legit.ng.
