PSG faces Aston Villa in 2026 UEFA Super Cup

Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa are set to compete for the UEFA Super Cup in 2026, with the match scheduled for August 13 at the Red Bull Arena in Salzburg, Austria. PSG enters the contest as the reigning Champions League winner, while Aston Villa secured their spot by winning the Europa League in the 2025/2026 season.

This season-opening fixture presents an early test for both clubs as they navigate post-preseason preparations with less-than-ideal squad conditions. PSG coach Luis Enrique acknowledged that his team's preparation has been unusual, with players returning from the 2026 World Cup at staggered times. Despite this, he expressed enthusiasm for the match, aiming for PSG to start the season with a trophy.

"It feels good to be back! We have started. This preseason feels a bit different and unusual, because the players are returning at different times," Enrique stated, as quoted by the PSG website. He recognizes PSG as the favorite but anticipates Aston Villa will provide a strong challenge, noting that the Super Cup is never an easy match, as PSG has experienced in previous editions.

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It feels good to be back! We have started. This preseason feels a bit different and unusual, because the players are returning at different times.

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery views the encounter with PSG as an opportunity to assess his team's progress. The Spanish coach is eager to test his squad against the Champions League winners, seeing the match as a chance to add another European trophy to Villa's collection. "I am very much looking forward to tomorrow's match. How we test ourselves in a game against them, with the ability and condition and composition of players we have right now," Emery said.

Emery acknowledges PSG's favorite status but emphasizes that Aston Villa is determined not to miss this opportunity after their long journey to the Europa League title. The support of approximately 6,000 Villa fans in Salzburg is expected to provide additional motivation for the players.

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I am very much looking forward to tomorrow's match. How we test ourselves in a game against them, with the ability and condition and composition of players we have right now.