The match served as a crucial preparation stage for both squads, with PSG still missing several first-team regulars. The Parisians showed early promise, with Khvicha Kvaratskhelia orchestrating a fluid attack that involved Dro Fernandez and Ibrahim Mbaye. Their efforts bore fruit in the second minute when Mbaye capitalized on a mistake to put PSG ahead.
Manchester United fights back
United responded with vigor. Bryan Mbeumo and Amad Diallo kept the pressure on, and after a set-piece from Mbeumo was parried by Matveï Safonov, Diallo pounced on a defensive error to level the scores in the 32nd minute. Safonov, who had already made a crucial save, was again called into action soon after as Kvaratskhelia forced him into another difficult stop.
Late changes and debuts in Göteborg
With Manchester United down to ten men following Mason Mount’s early injury, the visitors showed resilience. However, PSG’s late introduction of Marquinhos, Vitinha, and Nuno Mendes provided a glimpse of the depth available to Luis Enrique ahead of the Super Cup. These minutes allowed the manager to assess his options and fine-tune preparations.
Manchester United: Heaton (Mee, 49′) – Mazraoui (Dalot, 46′), Maguire (c), Heaven (Yoro, 46′), Shaw (Amass, 65′) – Mount (T. Fletcher, 20′), Santos (Tielemans, 65′) – Diallo (J. Fletcher, 65′), Lacey, Dorgu (Fernandes, 65′) – Mbeumo (Zirkzee, 65′).