Matty Cash Eyes UEFA Super Cup Triumph as Aston Villa Prepares to Challenge Paris Saint-Germain
Matty Cash is determined for Aston Villa to cap off last season's achievements by defeating Paris Saint-Germain in the UEFA Super Cup. The defender called PSG the best team globally but stressed that Unai Emery's squad is eager to add another trophy at the Red Bull Arena in Leipzig.
European Champions Face Off for the Trophy
Aston Villa are set for their second UEFA Super Cup appearance, taking on Champions League holders Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday. Villa secured their spot after a 3-0 win over Freiburg, clinching their first European title in 44 years by lifting the Europa League. Meanwhile, PSG maintained dominance by winning their domestic league and the Champions League again, beating Arsenal on penalties in May's final.
Cash Praises PSG and Sees Opportunity
Cash described the Super Cup as a chance to complete the hard work done last season. Speaking to the club's official site, the Poland international right-back said: "It's massive. The manager mentioned recently; the season is finished, but you've still got the Super Cup, which finishes off what you started last season."He acknowledged the challenge ahead: "We're up against an incredible team who are highly regarded. I think, right now, they're the best team worldwide by a long way. Hopefully, we can put on a strong performance."
Recalling their Champions League encounter, Cash added: "We gave them a tough test at Villa Park, and hopefully we can bring our fans to Austria and make it a good fight. This game means a lot—it’s another chance to win silverware, so we’ll give it everything."
Emery's Winning Mentality Drives Villa Forward
This match is the third meeting between Villa and PSG since their 2024-25 Champions League quarter-final, where PSG narrowly advanced 5-4 on aggregate. Emery's history in the Super Cup includes three losses with Sevilla and Villarreal, a factor that looms over this clash.
Cash emphasized the mindset Emery has instilled: "Since the manager arrived, he’s taught us what it takes to win. Last year, we talked about winning trophies. For several seasons now, we’ve been finishing in the top four, five, or six."
He also highlighted Villa’s ambitions: "We set high standards, aiming to compete strongly in Europe and domestically. Everyone wants that. Staying at the top shows success for the team and the club. The levels we demand require us to be there constantly. When you win things, you want to stay at the top."
Super Cup as Season Warm-Up
The match offers a solid test for Villa’s fitness and tactics before the Premier League begins. It will also feature a reunion with former Villa left-back Lucas Digne, now back with PSG after his release clause was triggered.
- UEFA Super Cup Fixture: Paris Saint-Germain vs Aston Villa
- Date: 12 August 2026
- Time: 21:00
- Venue: Red Bull Arena, Leipzig
