PSG Favored to Win Super Cup in Bid for Historic Back-to-Back Triumph
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Summary
Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa clash in the UEFA Super Cup on August 13 at 03:00 HKT in Salzburg, Austria. PSG, the Champions League holders, aim to become the first team to retain the Super Cup, having defeated Tottenham on penalties in last year's edition after a 2-2 draw .
Key Points
- PSG face Aston Villa, the Europa League champions, in a neutral-ground match in Salzburg, Austria, on August 13, 2025, at 03:00 HKT, broadcast on Now638
- PSG are seeking to become the first team to successfully defend the Super Cup, having won last year's edition against Tottenham Hotspur 2-2 before triumphing 4-1 on penalties
- Key departures from PSG include Lee Kang-in and Gonçalo Ramos, who scored the equalizing goals in last year's final, as both have left the club this summer
- Several PSG World Cup players, including Achraf Hakimi, Fabian Ruiz, Ousmane Dembélé, and Bradley Barcola, have not yet reported for pre-season duties
- Villa's English midfielder Morgan Rogers has joined Chelsea and Belgian international Youri Tielemans has moved to Manchester United, significantly weakening their midfield
- Villa's World Cup internationals—goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez, defender Ezri Konsa, and striker Ollie Watkins—are expected to miss the match
- Villa suffered a 2-1 defeat to Bayern Munich at Kai Tak in their previous friendly, highlighting their depleted state
- Villa manager Unai Emery, who previously coached PSG, has lost all three of his previous Super Cup finals as a manager
Why It Matters
PSG have dominated English opponents since their 2022-23 Champions League quarter-final second leg, compiling a remarkable 9 wins and 1 draw record . Villa, under former PSG boss Emery, face an uphill task to prevent PSG from making history, and the depleted English side's struggles against European giants continue to raise concerns about their readiness for the new season .
PSG have dominated English opponents since their 2022-23 Champions League quarter-final second leg, compiling a remarkable 9 wins and 1 draw record . Villa, under former PSG boss Emery, face an uphill task to prevent PSG from making history, and the depleted English side's struggles against European giants continue to raise concerns about their readiness for the new season .