This Wednesday, in the 2026 UEFA Super Cup, Paris Saint-Germain (Champions League winners) face Aston Villa (Europa League winners) at the Red Bull Arena in Salzburg (kick-off at 9 PM, CET). Ahead of the match, the press has attempted to predict the starting lineups chosen by PSG coach Luis Enrique and his counterpart, Unai Emery.
PSG (4-3-3) –
Le Parisien :
Kvaratskhelia – Dembélé – Mbaye
Beraldo – Vitinha – Mayulu
Mendes – Pacho – Marquinhos – Zaïre-Emery
Safonov.
L’Equipe :
Kvaratskhelia – Dembélé – Akliouche
Mayulu – Vitinha – Zaïre-Emery
Mendes – Pacho – Marquinhos – Hakimi
Safonov.
Aston Villa (4-2-3-1) –
Le Parisien :
Abraham
Barkley – Buendia – McGinn
Gomes – Kamara
Maatsen – Mings – Torres – Cash
Bizot
L’Equipe :
Abraham
Garnacho – Buendia – McGinn
Gomes – Kamara
Maatsen – Torres – Lindelöf – Cash
Bizot
Bear in mind that the media has no certainty regarding the lineups. Naturally, coaches tend to keep information under wraps; we have already seen that Luis Enrique does not tip off the press. Within a squad rich in quality and versatility, several uncertainties remain—especially given the varying levels of preparation among the players. That said, the latest returnees had shorter breaks, and they are key players.
There are numerous possibilities, though we do know the Paris squad was selected without the young players who had stepped up during the pre-season. The World Cup participants are available to play, though exactly how long remains to be seen; only the coaching staff has the full picture.
We will have to wait for certainty, which will come with the official team announcement about an hour before kickoff.
