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Champions League winners Psg and Europa League holders Aston Villa will battle for the Uefa Super Cup at Salzburg Stadium. Luis Enrique's side aims to defend their title, while Unai Emery's men seek to claim the trophy after 43 years.

The new European club season kicks off on Wednesday in Salzburg, where reigning Champions League winners Psg will go head-to-head with Europa League champions Aston Villa for the Uefa Super Cup. The match is set to take place at the Salzburg Stadium in Austria.

The Parisians lifted this trophy just a year ago and could become only the third club in history, following Milan and Real Madrid, to retain the title. For the Birmingham outfit, this will be their second-ever appearance in the Uefa Super Cup, having claimed victory in 1983 against Barcelona.

Key narratives and team form

  • Injury woes: Both managers have been dealing with depleted squads due to the quick turnaround following the World Cup. Aston Villa will be without Emiliano Martinez, Ollie Watkins, and Ezri Konsa, who have all been given a break.
  • Returning stars: Psg will welcome back Usman Dembele, Bradley Barcola, Achraf Hakimi, and Fabian Ruiz into their ranks.
  • Tactical showdown: The head coaches, Luis Enrique and Unai Emery, will meet for the 13th time in their careers, with Enrique holding an 8-3 record over Emery.

It's worth noting that the match regulations do not allow for extra time; if the scores are level after 90 minutes, the teams will proceed straight to penalties.