Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa meet in Salzburg, Austria, on Wednesday at 16:00 Brasília time to play for the European Super Cup. The match marks the official opening of the European season, putting the Champions League winners against the Europa League champions in the first major clash of the new cycle, although some domestic competitions like the Portuguese league have already begun.
Paris Saint-Germain enter as the back-to-back Champions League winners and defending Super Cup holders, having beaten Tottenham on penalties in last season's final. The French club has kept the core of its squad while adding Lucas Digne and Akliouche to the team.
Aston Villa squad updates and European history
Aston Villa return to European elite competition after winning the Europa League last season. The English club previously won the Super Cup in 1982 after winning the Champions League the year before. In that two-legged tie, Villa beat European Cup Winners' Cup champions Barcelona by reversing a 1-0 loss in Spain with a 3-0 victory in England.
For the new season, Aston Villa have added reinforcements including Garnacho, Brazilian midfielder João Gomes, and young Swiss prospect Manzambi, who impressed at the World Cup.
