Emery chases first Super Cup - but does it matter?
Aston Villa are competing in the Super Cup for the first time since 1982, but manager Unai Emery has much more recent experience of the match.
Emery seeks his fourth Super Cup triumph with Aston Villa, battling against Champions League victors Paris St-Germain in Salzburg. Villa's fifth title came in May, ending a 30-year trophy drought, but the Super Cup remains elusive. Emery has sought third place in the Premier League since his last season, but it stings as perfectionist Emery.
However, the Super Cup's significance remains a topic of debate. Emery has suffered defeat at the hands of Real Madrid, Barcelona, and Chelsea, with a 5-4 extra-time loss to Barcelona in 2015 being particularly memorable. Despite PSG's favorite status, Emery remains focused on the opportunity to secure another trophy.
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