Champions League v Europa League: PSG face Aston Villa in Super Cup
Dubai: Paris Saint-Germain will aim to retain their UEFA Super Cup title as they face Aston Villa on Wednesday 12 August at Stadion Salzburg in the traditional opening clash of the European season. After beating Tottenham on penalties in the 2025 UEFA Super Cup, the French champions secured their place in this year’s final by winning the Champions League for a second consecutive season, beating…
In the opening clash of the European football season, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) will aim to defend their UEFA Super Cup title against Aston Villa at Stadion Salzburg. PSG secured their place in this year’s Super Cup final by winning the 2025 Champions League, their second consecutive European championship. The French champions will be looking to retain their Super Cup title after beating Tottenham on penalties in last year’s competition.
Aston Villa, on the other hand, are seeking their first trophy in three years after winning the Europa League final, ending a 30-year trophy drought. To watch the match, fans in the UAE will be able to catch it live on beIN Sports, which holds the exclusive rights to UEFA’s club competitions across the Middle East and North Africa region through 2027. The game will be available on beIN Sports TV channels or through the beIN SPORTS CONNECT service, with channel listings available on beIN’s TV guide.
PSG’s squad features several World Cup winners, including Fabian Ruiz, who will be available for selection after being granted extended time off following the World Cup. Captain Marquinhos is expected to start the match alongside Vitinha, Joao Neves, and Nuno Mendes, who all played 30 minutes in the recent friendly against Manchester United.
Other World Cup stars Willian Pacho and Ibrahim Mbaye are also likely to feature after impressing in pre-season matches. Lucas Digne, who recently activated his £8.5million release clause in Aston Villa’s contract, could make his second debut against his former side.
Aston Villa’s squad, however, has missed out on several players who were on extended time off, including Emi Martinez, Ezri Konsa, and Ollie Watkins. Marco Bizot is expected to remain in goal while Victor Lindelof partners Tammy Abraham in defense. New signings Alejandro Garnacho and Joao Gomes are anticipated to make their competitive debuts against PSG, while Ian Maatsen is set to become Villa’s first-choice left-back.
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