Khvicha Kvaratskhelia opened the scoring for PSG before Brian Madjo equalised for Aston Villa before half-time. Desire Doué then restored PSG’s lead in the second half to secure another European trophy for the French champions.
The victory gives PSG back-to-back UEFA Super Cup titles and adds to the impressive trophy haul that has boosted the cases of their leading players.
The 2026 Ballon d’Or race remains highly competitive, with performances at the 2026 FIFA World Cup expected to play a major role in determining the eventual winner.
According to BBC Sport, the current top five contenders are:
1. Harry Kane (England/Bayern Munich)
Kane currently has one of the strongest statistical cases after scoring 73 goals for Bayern Munich as the German giants secured a domestic double and reached the Champions League semi-finals.
2. Ousmane Dembélé (France/PSG)
The reigning Ballon d’Or winner strengthened his claim with six goals at the World Cup, including a hat-trick against Norway. PSG’s continued dominance domestically and in Europe has further boosted his chances of retaining the award.
3. Lamine Yamal (Spain/Barcelona)
Yamal helped Barcelona win LaLiga and the Supercopa de España. Spain’s success at the World Cup has also enhanced his candidacy, despite his relatively quiet individual campaign at the tournament.
4. Rodri (Spain/Manchester City)
The 2024 Ballon d’Or winner claimed the World Cup Golden Ball after featuring in all eight of Spain’s matches. He also won the Carabao Cup and FA Cup with Manchester City, although the absence of the Premier League and Champions League titles could hurt his chances.
5. Kylian Mbappé (France/Real Madrid)
Mbappé enjoyed a remarkable World Cup campaign, scoring 10 goals and providing four assists as France finished fourth. He also became the first player to win the Golden Boot in LaLiga, the Champions League and the World Cup in the same calendar year. However, Real Madrid’s lack of major team trophies has weakened his overall claim.
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