Which team had 60% possession in the first half of the 2026 UEFA Super Cup?
Answer
Paris Saint-Germain
Paris Saint-Germain had 60% possession in the first half of the 2026 UEFA Super Cup.
The Champions League holders controlled more of the ball before the interval, while Aston Villa recorded 40%. Paris used that possession to take the lead through Khvicha Kvaratskhelia in the 20th minute.
Villa nevertheless created the larger number of first-half shooting opportunities. The English club registered 10 shots to Paris’s six, and Brian Madjo eventually equalised in the 45th minute. The contrasting figures made the opening half competitive rather than one-sided.
The overall possession split changed after the break, ending at 56% for Paris and 44% for Villa. Paris still won 2–1 because Désiré Doué scored the decisive goal in the 61st minute. Possession statistics describe ball control, but they do not directly measure finishing or defensive efficiency.