Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain meet Europa League holders Aston Villa in the UEFA Super Cup in Salzburg, Austria.
Key facts
- •The match will be held at Stadion Salzburg, also known as the Red Bull Arena.
- •PSG is aiming to become the second team in the modern era to retain the Super Cup.
- •Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers transferred to Chelsea for a reported British-record £117 million.
- •Villa players Ezri Konsa, Ollie Watkins, and Emiliano Martinez are unavailable due to extended leave following the World Cup.
- •Former Villa player Lucas Digne is now with PSG and may play against his former club.
Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa are set to compete in the UEFA Super Cup on Wednesday at Stadion Salzburg in Austria. The match, which kicks off at 1900GMT, features the reigning Champions League titleholders against the current Europa League champions.
By the numbers
Tournament Paths and History
PSG qualified for the Super Cup after a 4-3 penalty shootout victory over Arsenal in the Champions League final. Aston Villa earned their spot by defeating Freiburg 3-0 in the Europa League final in Istanbul, marking the club's first title in the competition. The two teams previously met in the 2024-25 Champions League quarterfinals, where PSG advanced with a 5-4 aggregate score.
Squad Changes and Preparations
Aston Villa manager Unai Emery has reshaped his squad following the departures of Morgan Rogers to Chelsea and Youri Tielemans to Manchester United. Villa added new players including Joao Gomes, Alejandro Garnacho, and Modou Keba Cisse. PSG head coach Luis Enrique has included his leading players despite a short preparation window following the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which concluded only 24 days before the Super Cup.
Match Officials
Somali referee Omar Artan has been appointed to officiate the match, becoming the first non-European official to oversee a UEFA Super Cup. Artan was previously selected for the 2026 World Cup but was denied entry to the United States upon arrival on June 6.
Timeline
- June 6Referee Omar Artan was denied entry to the US upon arrival for the World Cup.
- June 11UEFA appointed Artan to officiate the Super Cup following discussions with CAF.
- WednesdayPSG and Aston Villa are scheduled to play the UEFA Super Cup.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by Anadolu Agency Sport.
