Top 5 reasons to watch PSG v Aston Villa | OneFootball

Here is our series: 5 good reasons to watch a match. Before each game, we’ll go over the appealing points with a mix of seriousness and humor. Just so you know, this is not meant to be an exhaustive look at the subject. We continue here with Paris Saint-Germain’s match (Champions League winners) this Wednesday against Aston Villa (Europa League winners) at Salzburg’s Red Bull Arena in the 2026 UEFA Super Cup (kick-off 9 p.m., PSG/Aston Villa broadcast on Canal+).

5. The 2026-2027 season begins.

After two friendly matches that helped everyone ease back into things a little, now the serious stuff starts. Of course, not everything is decided tonight. The biggest goals stretch across the whole season. But this is the launch of the 2026-2027 season, a new page to write. An exciting moment.

4. Lucas Digne already facing his former club.

The 33-year-old France international left-back just arrived at PSG this Monday from Aston Villa, so it’s hard to imagine a quicker reunion. We should see some great moments before and after the match. Emotions that are always enjoyable.

3. Meeting Unai Emery again.

PSG are up against one of their former coaches, with Unai Emery having been on the Paris bench from 2016 to 2018. There were some superb matches and some major disappointments, but his passion left no one indifferent. Since then, he has clearly shown that he is a top coach.

His work at Aston Villa has been remarkable. The 2024-2025 Champions League quarter-final was very difficult, and the 2025-2026 season (4th in the Premier League and Europa League winners) was an excellent one. They will be a strong opponent.

2. The return of a “competitive” team.

After the friendlies, which are there for preparation, this time it is all about competition. The starting eleven and substitutions will be planned more with winning in mind, even if there is still a need to adapt to each player’s fitness and the necessary squad management. Still, it will be a strong side, especially with the returning players strengthening the group, whether as starters or substitutes.

1. A trophy is at stake.

The restart is abrupt: it is already time to play for a trophy. The UEFA Super Cup is not the most important title of the season, but it is far from insignificant. It counts toward the honors list, so it is a real objective. PSG must already go after the win. We also saw their determination last season when they came from behind against Tottenham.

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