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Matty Cash Aims for UEFA Super Cup Triumph as Aston Villa Prepares to Face Paris Saint-Germain

Matty Cash is confident that Aston Villa can build on last season’s achievements by overcoming Paris Saint-Germain in the upcoming UEFA Super Cup clash. The defender called PSG the best team in the world but expressed determination from Unai Emery’s side to add more silverware at the Red Bull Arena in Leipzig.

European Champions Collide for the Trophy

This will be Aston Villa’s second appearance in the UEFA Super Cup, facing the Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday. Villa secured their place after a convincing 3-0 win over Freiburg in the Europa League final, marking their first European trophy in 44 years. Meanwhile, PSG retained both their domestic league title and Champions League crown, beating Arsenal on penalties in May’s final.

Cash Praises PSG and Looks to Finish Last Season Strong

The Poland international right-back praised the significance of the Super Cup as a stage to cap off their hard work from last season. Speaking to the club’s official website, Cash said: "It’s massive. The manager’s touched on it in recent days; the season is done, but you’ve still got the Super Cup, which is finishing off the work you did last season."He acknowledged the challenge ahead against a top-class team: "We’re against a fantastic team who are obviously in demand. I think in football at the minute, they’re the best team in the world by a mile. Hopefully, we can give them a good game."

Reflecting on their previous Champions League encounter, Cash added: "When we played them in the Champions League, we gave them a right good test. Villa Park was great that night, and hopefully we can take numbers to Austria and have a good go at it. It’s a special game for us. It’s another opportunity to go and win a trophy, so hopefully we can give it our all, and give it a good go."

Manager Instills Winning Mentality in Villa Squad

This fixture marks the third meeting between the teams following their 2024-25 Champions League quarter-final, which PSG narrowly won 5-4 on aggregate. Emery’s personal record in the Super Cup is less flattering, having lost all three previous finals with Sevilla and Villarreal.

Cash highlighted the positive impact Emery has had on Aston Villa: "Since the manager came in, he’s implemented what it’s like to win and what you have to do to win. Last year, we spoke about winning the trophy, and in recent years we’ve been in the top four, top five or top six, for three or four years in a row now."

He also emphasized the club’s ambition to stay at the top level in Europe: "We set the bar high, competing in Europe and doing well in the league, and I think it’s what everyone wants to do. If you’re always up there, you’re successful as a team, as a club, so the levels we’re setting, the demands we’re putting as a group, you have to be there. The club, when you’re winning things and you’re always there, you want to stay there."

Season Opener Provides Test Before Premier League Campaign

The match offers a chance to assess physical and tactical readiness for Aston Villa ahead of the new Premier League season. It also brings a reunion with former left-back Lucas Digne, who recently rejoined PSG after his release clause was activated.

  • UEFA Super Cup: Paris Saint-Germain vs Aston Villa
  • Date: 12 Aug 2026
  • Kick-off: 21:00
  • Venue: Red Bull Arena, Leipzig

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