🔥 Super Cup decided today: Emery and Luis Enrique spice it up | OneFootball

Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa kick off the European season this Wednesday, August 12, at the Red Bull Arena in Salzburg, Austria, where they will face off in the UEFA Super Cup final. The clash pits the reigning two-time Champions League winners against the English side in a high-stakes showdown.

Luis Enrique sets his sights on Real Madrid’s record

At the pre-match press conference, Luis Enrique made clear the Parisian side’s ultimate ambition for the 2026/27 season.

Having won the last two editions of the Champions League, the Spanish coach stressed that the team is chasing an unprecedented feat in the modern format: winning a third straight European Cup to match Real Madrid’s historic record. The occasion could also mark Lucas Digne’s debut against his former club.

Unai Emery embraces the role of challenger

For his part, Aston Villa manager Unai Emery acknowledged the French side’s favoritism and did not hesitate to describe Luis Enrique as “the best coach in the world.”

The Basque coach will head into the match with significant absences, as he will be without key figures such as Emiliano “Dibu” Martínez, Ollie Watkins, and Ezri Konsa, who are resting after their participation in the World Cup.

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📸 MOHAMED TAGELDIN