Matty Cash Aims for UEFA Super Cup Triumph as Aston Villa Prepares to Face Paris Saint-Germain

Matty Cash is confident that Aston Villa can build on last season's achievements by beating Paris Saint-Germain to claim the UEFA Super Cup. Despite describing PSG as the best team globally, Cash insists that Unai Emery's squad is ready to secure more silverware at the Red Bull Arena in Leipzig.

European Champions Set for a Showdown

This will be Aston Villa's second time in the UEFA Super Cup, facing off against the reigning Champions League winners, Paris Saint-Germain, on Wednesday. Villa earned their spot by winning the Europa League with a 3-0 victory over Freiburg, ending a 44-year wait for a European trophy. Meanwhile, PSG has retained both their domestic league crown and the Champions League title, defeating Arsenal on penalties in May.

Cash Praises PSG but Stays Determined

The Poland international right-back shared his thoughts on the upcoming clash, calling it a perfect chance to cap off the hard work from the previous season. Speaking on the club's official website, he said, "It’s massive. The manager has mentioned it recently; the season is over, but the Super Cup lets us finish what we started last season."

He acknowledged the difficulty of the challenge ahead: "We’re up against a fantastic team who are clearly in demand. I think right now, they’re the best team in the world by a long way. Hopefully, we can give them a good game."

Reflecting on their recent Champions League encounter, Cash added, "When we played them, we gave them a real test. Villa Park was electric that night. Hopefully, we can bring a strong crowd to Austria and put in a solid effort. It’s a special match for us and another shot at winning a trophy, so we want to give it everything."

Winning Mentality Under Emery

This fixture marks the third meeting between the two teams since their 2024-25 Champions League quarter-final, which PSG narrowly won 5-4 on aggregate. Emery’s past Super Cup record, with losses in all three previous appearances managing Sevilla and Villarreal, adds an intriguing subplot.

Cash emphasized the mindset Emery has instilled in the team: "Since the manager arrived, he's shown us what it takes to win. Last year, we talked about lifting trophies. For several years now, we've consistently been in the top four, five, or six."

He also spoke about the club's ambitions: "We aim high—competing in Europe and performing well in the league. That’s what everyone wants. Staying near the top means success for the team and club. The standards we're setting require us to maintain that level. When you’re winning and always competing, you want to keep it that way."

Season Opener Offers Tough Test

The Super Cup match serves as a crucial assessment of Villa’s readiness before the new Premier League season begins. The game also features a reunion with former left-back Lucas Digne, who recently rejoined PSG after his release clause was activated.

• UEFA Super Cup Match: Paris Saint-Germain vs Aston Villa
• Date: 12 August 2026
• Time: 21:00
• Venue: Red Bull Arena, Leipzig