Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Aston Villa are preparing for a decisive clash in the European Super Cup, which will take place on August 12, 2026, at 4pm (Brasília time), at the Red Bull Arena, in Salzburg, Austria. This high-level clash brings together the current champions of the Champions League and Europa League, with broadcast guaranteed by SBT and TNT.
Analysis of the teams’ arrival at the continental tournament
The PSG team reaches this final as two-time Champions League champions and is looking to add another international trophy to its collection. In the previous season, the French team also won the UEFA Super Cup, after a 2-2 draw with Tottenham and a victory on penalties.
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Coach Luis Enrique will count on the return of two key players for the decision. Goalkeeper Safonov has recovered from injury, while Nuno Mendes is back after a physical problem during the World Cup. The Parisian team must maintain the foundation that secured the European title, with Dembélé, Doué and Kvaratskhelia leading the attack.
On the other hand, Aston Villa are aiming for their second UEFA Super Cup title, scoring their last victory in 1982. Back then, the competition was played over two games, with the English club losing 1-0 to Barcelona in Spain and then winning the second leg 3-0, a different format to the current single decider.
Coach Unai Emery should maintain the strategy used in the friendly against Bayern Munich. Goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez, who represented Argentina at the World Cup, will make his debut as a starter after the holiday period. Brazilian midfielder João Gomes is tipped to start, as is striker Garnacho.
If the score is equal at the end of regulation time, the match will be extended for a 30-minute extra time. If parity persists, the winner will be determined through penalty kicks.
Match details: where to watch and likely lineups
- Technical details of the confrontation
- Confrontation: PSG x Aston Villa
- Competition: European Super Cup
- Date and Time: August 12, 2026, at 4 pm (Brasília time)
- Location: Red Bull Arena, Salzburg, Austria
- Broadcast: SBT and TNT
- Referee: Omar Artan (Somalia)
Expected lineups for the game
- Probable lineup for Paris Saint-Germain
- Safonov; Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho and Nuno Mendes; João Neves, Vitinha and Fabián Ruiz; Dembélé, Doué and Kvaratskhelia.
- Coach: Luis Enrique.
- Expected Aston Villa formation
- Emiliano Martínez; Cash, Konsa, Pau Torres and Maatsen; João Gomes, Kamara, McGinn, Buendía and Watkins.
- Coach: Unai Emery.