PSG win UEFA Super Cup 2-1 as Dembele makes luxury bag statement

Paris Saint-Germain secured the UEFA Super Cup with a 2-1 victory over Aston Villa at the Red Bull Arena in Austria. The French champions successfully defended their European title despite a late challenge from the English side.

Before the match began, PSG forward Ousmane Dembele drew significant attention for his choice of luggage. The 29-year-old French international arrived carrying a rare Hermes Haut à Courroies (HAC) Cargo bag. This collector's item features palladium hardware, utility pockets, and custom charms representing the French flag. Such rare models are valued between £20,000 and over £50,000 on the secondary market.

On the pitch, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia opened the scoring for PSG in the 20th minute. The Georgian midfielder cut in from the left wing to score a powerful strike past Aston Villa goalkeeper Marco Bizot. Villa responded just before half-time when 17-year-old academy graduate Brian Madjo scored on his senior debut. Madjo volleyed home a cross from John McGinn, becoming the youngest player to ever score in a UEFA Super Cup.

The decisive moment arrived in the 61st minute through Desire Doue. Although the assistant referee initially flagged for offside, a VAR review determined that Matty Cash had played the PSG attacker onside. The decision stood, allowing Doue to score the winning goal and secure the trophy for the Parisians.

Dembele, who joined PSG from Barcelona for €50.00M in the 23/24 season, remains one of football's high-value players with a market value of €100,000,000. His arrival in Austria with the luxury accessory preceded a night defined by both high fashion and significant VAR intervention.