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After securing a long-awaited first Champions League success a year earlier, PSG retained their crown thanks to a nerve-shredding victory over Arsenal in May.
The Parisians fell behind in the final when Kai Havertz smashed home a sixth-minute opener, but equalised via Ousmane Dembélé’s well-struck penalty midway through the second half. A tense half-hour of extra-time then followed, before Nuno Mendes fired home the decisive spot-kick in the subsequent shootout.
Aston Villa had a far more comfortable ride in the Europa League final, as they swatted aside Bundesliga outfit Freiburg at the Beşiktaş Stadium. Goals from Youri Tielemans, Emiliano Buendía, and Morgan Rogers secured a convincing 3-0 triumph, ensuring the Villans earned their first piece of continental silverware for almost 45 years.
Unai Emery’s men only suffered two defeats throughout the entirety of the 2025/26 Europa League campaign, surprisingly losing to Dutch minnows Go Ahead Eagles before having to recover from a first-leg deficit in the semi-final meeting with Nottingham Forest.
However, the West Midlanders will find the going tough against Luis Enrique’s all-conquering Paris Saint-Germain, who have recently developed a habit of beating English opposition in European competition.
This season’s UEFA curtain-raiser will be televised on TNT Sports, with the build-up commencing one hour before a 20:00 (BST) kick-off.
2026 UEFA Super Cup final – Key information
Date: Wednesday, 12th August
Kick-off time: 20:00 (BST)
Venue: Red Bull Arena, Salzburg
Referee: Omar Artan
VAR: TBC
TV Channels/Live stream: TNT Sports 1, TNT Sports Ultimate, HBO Max
Odds: Match Result – Paris Saint-Germain: 3/4, Draw: 14/5, Aston Villa: 10/3
To lift trophy – Paris Saint-Germain: 4/9, Aston Villa: 7/4
Odds provided by bet365
Paris Saint-Germain team news
Having only scheduled two pre-season friendlies, Paris Saint-Germain are certainly lacking match practice. However, they will be boosted by the return of several World Cup stars, as the likes of Achraf Hakimi, Fabián Ruiz, and Ousmane Dembélé were all granted an extended rest.
It’s been a quiet summer all round for the Ligue 1 titleholders, with transfer activity extremely limited on the incomings front. Teenage goalkeeper Alessandro Longoni has joined from AC Milan, while Tunisian winger Khalil Ayari was soon shipped out on loan to second-tier Dunkerque following his arrival at the Parc des Princes. Both are considered to be development signings.
Although the move is yet to be formally confirmed, Aston Villa’s Lucas Digne is on the cusp of becoming a Paris Saint-Germain player for the second time in his career. Therefore, the French full-back is theoretically in with a chance of representing either side on Wednesday evening.
There have been some notable departures, however, as the former Barcelona boss continues to trim his squad. Gonçalo Ramos and Kang-in Lee both scored in the 2025 UEFA Super Cup final, but neither will feature this time around after agreeing deals with AC Milan and Atlético Madrid respectively. Following a difficult temporary stint with Spurs, Randal Kolo Muani secured a lucrative switch to Italian giants Juventus. Bradley Barcola could be next out of the exit door, as Liverpool step up their pursuit of the 23-year-old winger.
All things considered, expect a similar PSG line-up to the one that managed to edge past the Gunners in last season’s Champions League final.
Paris Saint-Germain predicted line-up vs. Aston Villa (4-3-3)
Coach: Luis Enrique
Matvéi Safónov (GK); Achraf Hakimi, Marquinhos, Illia Zabarnyi, Nuno Mendes; João Neves, Vitinha, Fabián Ruiz; Désiré Doué, Ousmane Dembélé, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia
Aston Villa team news
Aston Villa’s recruitment drive has also been quite modest, although every new arrival is likely to become important members of Unai Emery’s first-team squad.
Senegalese youngster Modou Kéba Cissé provides further defensive cover, while Villa managed to lure talented ex-Wolves midfielder João Gomes across the West Midlands. Alejandro Garnacho commences a season-long loan spell from Chelsea, despite having spent less than a year at Stamford Bridge following his move from Manchester United.
Garnacho took a blow to the face during last week’s 3-1 friendly win over BG Pathum United, but has since made a swift recovery. The same could be said of John McGinn, who was also substituted against Villa’s Thai opponents after sustaining a minor injury. Boubacar Kamara had a better evening in Bangkok, scoring on his return to action following seven months out with a posterior cruciate ligament tear.
As Donyell Malen and Jadon Sancho have both now left the club, expect either Leon Bailey or Evann Guessand – who produced a mixed bag of performances while on loan at Crystal Palace – to partner McGinn on the flanks.
Although Villa may be in the market for another winger, the loss of two highly influential midfielders is likely to be Emery’s most pressing concern. Morgan Rogers became the most expensive English player of all time when he signed for Chelsea at the end of last month, while Manchester United activated Youri Tielemans £35m release clause before the conclusion of this summer’s World Cup. With new signing Johan Manzambi currently sidelined, Emery is a little light on options in the middle of the park.
Aston Villa predicted line-up vs. Paris Saint-Germain (4-2-3-1)
Coach: Unai Emery
Emiliano Martínez (GK); Matty Cash, Ezri Konsa, Pau Torres, Ian Maatsen; Victor Lindelöf, João Gomes; John McGinn, Emiliano Buendía, Leon Bailey; Ollie Watkins
Where to watch on TV or live stream?
TNT Sports are providing exclusive live coverage of the 2026 UEFA Super Cup final, so Wednesday’s contest is not available on free-to-air television. The match will be shown on TNT Sports 1, although customers with a premium subscription can enjoy an enhanced viewing experience by switching to TNT Sports Ultimate.
Online viewers are able to watch events at the Red Bull Arena unfold via the HBO Max platform, which is available to download onto any compatible device.
This is the final season of the current deal between TNT Sports and UEFA, with a new set of broadcasters taking over from the start of the 2027/28 campaign. Paramount + will become the United Kingdom’s home of Champions League football, with Amazon Prime continuing to screen Tuesday’s marquee fixture each gameweek. We’ll also witness the return of Sky Sports to the European arena, as the satellite giant has secured the rights to show every Europa League and Conference League tie.
Head-to-Head Record
Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa have only met on two previous occasions, with both of these clashes coming at the quarter-final stage of the 2024/25 Champions League campaign.
Villa broke the deadlock at the Parc des Princes in the opening leg, but ended up losing 3-1 as Désiré Doué, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, and Nuno Mendes responded for the hosts. The Portuguese full-back was at it again in Birmingham, netting PSG’s second after Achraf Hakimi’s early opener. Despite staring down the barrel of a 5-1 aggregate deficit, the West Midlanders bravely fought back to earn a narrow victory on the night.
The Parisians had earlier knocked out Liverpool and went on to defeat Arsenal in the semi-finals, ensuring they completed a clean sweep of English sides before claiming Europe’s most coveted trophy by hammering Inter Milan at the Allianz Arena.
Paris Saint-Germain v Aston Villa – Odds
Match Result
Paris Saint-Germain: 3/4 (bet365)
To lift trophy
Paris Saint-Germain: 4/9 (bet365)
The odds, correct at the time of publication, are subject to change. All odds provided by bet365.