Paris Saint-Germain won the UEFA Super Cup for a second season in a row on Wednesday night with a 2-1 win over Aston Villa.Khvicha Kvaratskhelia opened the scoring for the Champions League winners in the 20th minute with a blasted strike past Marco Bizot in the Villa goal. But Europa League holders Villa’s 17-year-old striker Brian Madjo levelled the scores just before the half-time break.Just after the hour mark, though, Desire Doue cut inside on his left foot and scored PSG’s second, a goal that ultimately won the match.The Athletic’s Jacob Tanswell, Conor O’Neill and Seb Stafford-Bloor break down the key talking points from Wednesday’s game.Was the world’s most talented player missing from this summer’s World Cup?Lionel Messi, Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe all dazzled, but did the 2026 World Cup miss the game’s most talented star in Khvicha Kvaratskhelia? Georgia have never qualified for a World Cup, leaving Kvaratskhelia with a far tougher route to the biggest stage. Here against Aston Villa, he provided a sensational reminder of just what North America missed.The rolled-down socks, the beautifully balanced dribbling, the whistling ball-striking; when it comes to aesthetics, few players are more thrilling to watch in full flow. Behind that elegant exterior lies a cold ruthlessness, laid bare by his devastating opening goal.Kvaratskhelia celebrates his opening goal (Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images)Kvaratskhelia possesses a remarkable knack for dribbling at breathtaking pace while simultaneously keeping the ball almost tethered to his feet. It’s a trait that gives him that crucial split-second advantage. Reacting to his sharp infield dart, Villa goalkeeper Marcos Bizot shuffled across his goal, but before he could even set himself, Kvaratskhelia snapped a rasping effort inside the near post.The Georgian is no luxury player, either. He works tirelessly off the ball too, hunting down Villa defenders as a crucial cog in PSG’s intense counterpress.His league form probably excludes him from being a genuine Ballon d’Or contender, scoring just eight times in Ligue 1 last season. Instead, he conserves his energy for the bigger occasions, transforming into a creative monster in European competition. With the benefit of a summer off compared to the game’s other superstars, expect another spectacular season from him.Conor O’NeillHow did Omar Artan perform after his World Cup disappointment?What a night for Omar Artan. Two months after being denied a United States visa and thereby missing the opportunity to officiate at a World Cup, Artan became the first non-European to referee the UEFA Super Cup.