PSG to face Aston Villa in 2026 UEFA Super Cup August 12

Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa will contest the 2026 UEFA Super Cup after both clubs secured their respective European trophies this season.

UEFA confirmed on Saturday that the prestigious curtain-raiser will be held on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at the Red Bull Arena in Salzburg.

The match will pit back-to-back Champions League winners PSG against Europa League champions Aston Villa.

PSG secured their place with a dramatic defence of the Champions League title, defeating Arsenal 1-1 (4-3 on penalties) in the final on Saturday.

Under manager Luis Enrique, the French giants have established themselves as Europe’s dominant force, winning the competition in consecutive seasons.

Aston Villa, meanwhile, claimed their first major European honour since 1982 by lifting the Europa League title with a 3-0 victory over Freiburg in the final on May 20.

Manager Unai Emery, renowned for his European pedigree, has transformed the Premier League side into continental contenders.

The Super Cup traditionally features the Champions League winners against the Europa League winners, providing an early-season showcase between two of Europe’s strongest teams.

According to UEFA: “Paris lifted the UEFA Super Cup in 2025, coming from 2-0 down to beat Tottenham on penalties, though they lost over two legs against Juventus in their first appearance in 1996.

“Aston Villa won their only previous UEFA Super Cup over two legs in 1982, seeing off Barcelona.”

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