{
  "id": 648688,
  "title": "Villa battle PSG in Super Cup",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/villa-battle-psg-in-super-cup",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-12T08:55:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ghanaian Times",
    "slug": "ghanaian-times",
    "url": "https://ghanaiantimes.com.gh/villa-battle-psg-in-super-cup/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Aston Villa will face Paris Saint-Germain in the UEFA Super Cup in Salzburg today, looking to avenge their 3-2 defeat in the previous quarter-final. Luis Enrique's side won their first Super Cup last year after overcoming Tottenham Hotspur 4-3 on penalties after being down 2-0. PSG are aiming to become the third club to retain the trophy, following AC Milan and Real Madrid. They have also successfully defended their Champions League crown last season, reaching the final against Arsenal where they won 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw. This victory makes PSG only the second club to retain the Champions League in modern times, following Real Madrid. Villa, led by new manager Luis Enrique, have made significant changes to their squad and will be hoping to end their own trophy drought before their Premier League opener against Brighton.",
  "summary": "European champions, Paris Saint-Germain, will attempt to win back-to-back UEFA Super Cups when they face Europa League holders, Aston Villa, in Salzburg today. Luis Enrique’s side lifted the trophy for the first time last year, recovering from two goals down against Tottenham Hotspur before winning 4-3 on penalties in Udine. PSG are now aiming to … The post Villa battle PSG in Super Cup appeared…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}