Enrique: To win the championship, we must unite.

With goals from Kvalatschlia and Due, Paris Saint-Germain defeated Aston Villa 2-1 to win the 2026 UEFA Super Cup. Enrique stated that it was crucial for the players to share the same goal and emphasized that unity is essential to winning championships.

In the 20th minute, Due delivered a diagonal pass into the penalty area, where Kvalatschlia followed up and fired a shot past the defender to give Paris Saint-Germain a 1-0 lead. In the 45th minute, McGinn received a pass back from his teammate and chipped the ball into the penalty area, where Bryan Madjo dealt with the defense and slotted the ball home to equalize for Aston Villa at 1-1.

In the 61st minute of the second half, Dembele made a long pass, and Due received the ball and entered the penalty area to push the ball into the goal.

Ultimately, Paris Saint-Germain defeated Aston Villa 2-1 at the Red Bull Arena, successfully welcoming the new season with the UEFA Super Cup title.

Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique said, "This is a tough match to prepare for. The players need rest and time with their families, but every time they put on the Paris Saint-Germain jersey, they rebuild their bond with the fans and with each other."

“We showed that again. Although we made some mistakes and there are many aspects where we are not yet at our best, we are still the team we have always been.”

Enrique continued, "Everyone always talks about the starting players, but being prepared to come off the bench is just as important, especially in a game like this. It's crucial that all the players share a common goal, because you have to come together to win the championship."

Furthermore, Paris Saint-Germain captain Marquinhos stated, "This is the ideal way to start the new season, showcasing the ambition of the players, the club, the coach, the chairman, and the board. We fully deserve this trophy, and despite having very little actual training time beforehand, we still played an outstanding game."

“We experienced some difficult moments in the game, but ultimately we overcame them. I am very happy to lift this trophy again, which is an honor for me and the whole team.”

Marquinhos also said, "We can hear the fans' voices every time, and we can feel them from the warm-up. They constantly inspire us, and they will be an important force for us in the new season as well."

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