Paris Saint-Germain take early lead against Aston Villa in UEFA Super Cup

Paris Saint-Germain have taken a 1-0 lead over Aston Villa in the UEFA Super Cup, with Khvicha Kvaratskhelia scoring the opening goal after 20 minutes at the Red Bull Arena in Salzburg.

The match is being played between the French and English clubs, with Paris Saint-Germain arriving as holders of the Champions League and Aston Villa representing the Europa League.

Paris Saint-Germain’s breakthrough came in the 20th minute, when Kvaratskhelia found the net to put the Champions League winners in front. The goal is the first decisive moment of a final being followed through live coverage.

The game began at 22:00 local time at the Red Bull Arena in the Austrian city of Salzburg. Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa are contesting the European Super Cup after securing major continental trophies last season.

Paris Saint-Germain won the Champions League for a second successive season. Their latest triumph came after they defeated Arsenal in the final, with the French side eventually prevailing in a penalty shootout.

Aston Villa qualified as Europa League winners after beating German club Freiburg 3-0 in the final. That victory secured their place in the showpiece against Paris Saint-Germain.

The match is being refereed by Somali official Omar Artan. His appointment is historic, as he is the first referee from outside Europe to take charge of the European Super Cup.

Artan had been left out of the World Cup after failing to obtain a visa to enter the United States. His selection for this fixture therefore represents a significant moment in the competition’s history.

The live match coverage began with the two continental champions meeting in Salzburg, and Paris Saint-Germain quickly established the advantage through Kvaratskhelia.

Live update

20 minutes – GOAL, Paris Saint-Germain 1-0 Aston Villa: Kvaratskhelia scores the opening goal for Paris Saint-Germain.

Kick-off: The UEFA Super Cup gets under way at the Red Bull Arena, with Paris Saint-Germain facing Aston Villa.