PSG vs Aston Villa: Super Cup Preview, Predicted Lineups, Pick
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- PSG face Aston Villa on Wednesday, Aug. 12 at 3 p.m. ET at Red Bull Arena in Salzburg for the UEFA Super Cup, streamed on Paramount+ and televised on CBS Sports Network.
- Luis Enrique voiced frustration at his pre-match press conference, saying 'I don't have players' and noting players returned to training at different times during pre-season, with some only back this Monday.
- PSG's squad is loaded with 2026 World Cup participants including Achraf Hakimi, Nuno Mendes, Vitinha, Joao Neves, Marquinhos, Willian Pacho, and Fabian Ruiz — who won the trophy with Spain on July 19.
- Khvicha Kvaratskhelia is the only major PSG attacker who skipped the World Cup and is listed as a leading candidate for the 2026 Ballon d'Or after a standout season.
- Predicted lineups have PSG with Matvey Safonov in goal and a front three of Kvaratskhelia, Ousmane Dembele, and Ibrahim Mbaye, while Aston Villa start Emiliano Martinez and Ollie Watkins up front.
- Despite Enrique's concerns, PSG are favored at -133 odds, with the prediction a 3-2 PSG win.
Why it matters: The match kicks off the European club calendar, and Enrique's public complaints about pre-season preparation signal real fitness concerns for a squad that sent many starters to the World Cup final stages. A Super Cup loss for PSG would amplify those early-season doubts, while Aston Villa — Europa League holders — have a rare shot at a trophy against a rusty opponent.
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