UEFA Super Cup Preview: Paris Saint-Germain vs Aston Villa - Predictions and Team Updates
European champions Paris Saint-Germain aim to defend their UEFA Super Cup title on Wednesday evening as they take on Europa League winners Aston Villa. The match will be held at the Red Bull Arena, Salzburg, starting at 8.00pm on August 12, 2026.
Match Background
PSG, led by Luis Enrique, are chasing consecutive UEFA Super Cup victories after edging Tottenham Hotspur in last year's thrilling final. That contest, decided by penalties following a late comeback, marked PSG’s 12th trophy under Enrique since his arrival at Parc des Princes.
This year, they face another Premier League opponent, Aston Villa, who clinched the Europa League title last season by defeating Freiburg convincingly in Istanbul. The Villans are coached by Unai Emery, who has yet to win the UEFA Super Cup despite multiple attempts.
Recent Form and Preseason Results
- Paris Saint-Germain Preseason: Lost 3-0 to Mallorca; Drew 1-1 with Manchester United
- Aston Villa Preseason: Played six friendlies with three wins and three losses, including a 2-1 defeat to Bayern Munich
PSG’s form has been inconsistent in preseason, but their competitive edge remains sharp as they have scored in 28 consecutive official matches since January's derby loss. Meanwhile, Aston Villa is undergoing a rebuilding phase, adding new talents like Alejandro Garnacho, Joao Gomes, and Johan Manzambi to replace stars such as Morgan Rogers and Youri Tielemans.
Team News and Lineups
- Paris Saint-Germain: Key players Vitinha, Nuno Mendes, Joao Neves, and Marquinhos recently returned from World Cup breaks. Ousmane Dembele, Fabian Ruiz, Achraf Hakimi, Lucas Hernandez, and Warren Zaire-Emery may feature if fit. Departures include Goncalo Ramos, Randal Kolo Muani, and Lee Kang-in. New signings Maghnes Akliouche and Lucas Digne bolster the squad, with Ferran Torres expected soon.
- Aston Villa: Alejandro Garnacho and Joao Gomes could debut, but Johan Manzambi is sidelined due to a knee injury. Captain John McGinn is doubtful after limping off in a friendly. Amadou Onana remains out with an ACL injury. Ezri Konsa, Ollie Watkins, and Emi Martinez are also unavailable. Boubacar Kamara returned recently, and Brian Madjo shines with four preseason goals.
Projected Starting Lineups
- Paris Saint-Germain: Safonov; Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, Mendes; Zaire-Emery, Vitinha, Mayulu; Akliouche, Dembele, Kvaratskhelia
- Aston Villa: Bizot; Cash, Lindelof, Torres, Maatsen; Gomes, Kamara; Hemmings, Buendia, Garnacho; Abraham
Prediction
Paris Saint-Germain look set to claim a 2-0 victory over Aston Villa. PSG could become only the fourth club to retain the UEFA Super Cup, joining Ajax, AC Milan, and Real Madrid. Their recent dominance in European finals, combined with Luis Enrique’s relentless pursuit of trophies, gives them the upper hand against a Villa side still shaping its squad under Unai Emery.
