Pakistan, Aug. 14 -- Paris Saint-Germain defeated Aston Villa 2-1 in Salzburg, Austria on Wednesday to retain the UEFA Super Cup, Anadolu reported.

Georgian winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia gave the Champions League holders the lead in the 20th minute at Stadion Salzburg. Villa goalkeeper Marco Bizot initially parried Desire Doue's deflected attempt, but the English side then lost possession high up the pitch.

Doue found Kvaratskhelia, who created space with his first touch before firing into the top-left corner. Kvaratskhelia has now been directly involved in 11 goals in his last nine UEFA competition appearances, scoring eight and providing three assists. Aston Villa increased the pressure after falling behind, with striker Brian Madjo po...