Matty Cash has outlined Aston Villa's ambition to win the UEFA Super Cup against Paris Saint-Germain. The defender's comments were reported by beIN SPORTS ahead of Wednesday's clash in Austria.
Cash described the match as a chance to finish the job from last season. Villa earned their place by winning the Europa League final 3-0 against Freiburg in May. They now face a PSG side that secured a second consecutive Champions League title by beating Arsenal on penalties.
What did Matty Cash say about PSG?
Matty Cash did not hold back in his assessment of the opposition. "We're against a fantastic team who are obviously in demand," he said. "I think in football at the minute, they're the best team in the world by a mile."
The Polish international recalled Villa's previous meetings with the French champions. The teams met in the 2024-25 Champions League quarter-finals, with PSG progressing 5-4 on aggregate. Cash believes that experience proves Villa can compete. "When we played them in the Champions League, we gave them a right good test," he added. You can see how the current squad shapes up for this test on our squad page.
How has Unai Emery prepared the team?
Manager Unai Emery is central to Villa's mentality. Cash credited the Spaniard with instilling a winning culture since his arrival. "Since the manager came in, he's implemented what it's like to win and what you have to do to win," Cash stated.
Emery's record in this specific fixture is a point of discussion. He has lost all three of his previous Super Cup appearances with Sevilla and Villarreal. However, he lifted his fifth Europa League trophy with Villa last season, a feat only Carlo Ancelotti has matched in the Champions League. This winning pedigree is a key asset as Villa prepare for a rare Super Cup appearance, their first since 1983.
What is the context for this final?
This match represents a clash between the holders of Europe's two major club competitions. PSG are aiming to become just the fourth club to retain the Super Cup, following Ajax, AC Milan, and Real Madrid. They have strengthened their squad for the new season, notably signing Maghnes Akliouche from Monaco.
Villa have seen one change, with Lucas Digne departing after a release clause was triggered. The full-back started the Europa League final but has now returned to Paris. Despite this, the core of the team that delivered European success remains. The club's recent consistency, with several top-six Premier League finishes in a row, provides a solid platform. Fans can track the team's progress in the new campaign via our standings and fixtures pages.
What would victory mean for Aston Villa?
Lifting the Super Cup would mark another historic step for the club. It would be their first victory in the competition and a second major trophy in the space of a few months. Cash emphasized the importance of maintaining high standards. "The club, when you're winning things and you're always there, you want to stay there," he said.
Success in this one-off match would provide perfect momentum for the 2026-27 season. It would confirm Villa's status at Europe's top table, a goal Cash explicitly mentioned. Beating the team he considers the world's best would send a powerful message about their ambitions under Unai Emery.
