On 15 April 2025, PSG survived a late Aston Villa surge to win a 9‑goal thriller and secure a Champions League semi‑final spot. Luis Enrique said the side had “been dominated in this way”, yet the French giants held off a last‑minute Villa comeback. The tie highlighted Ousmane Dembele’s pace and Kvicha Kvaratskhelia’s striking, while Villa’s attack was led by the returning John Mc Ginn and Ezri Konsa. The aggregate finished 5‑4 in favour of PSG, with Don Naruma earning Player of the Match.

The Super Cup match in Salzburg will test Unai Emery’s newly reshaped Aston Villa side. Emery lost key figures Morgan Rogers and Youri Tielemans, but has added Joao Gomes and a possible return for Amadou Onana. Villa also hope to field Ollie Watkins and Emiliano Martinez after post‑World Cup breaks. PSG, meanwhile, remain a settled squad that has lifted the Champions League twice and boasts depth with players like Lucas Digne and the likes of Bac. The fixture offers both clubs a chance to add silverware, with Villa looking to prove themselves against Europe’s elite.