Aston Villa have seen their teenage striker Brian Madjo officially become the youngest player ever to score in a UEFA Super Cup final. A close-range, left-footed volley into the roof of the net against Paris Saint-Germain secured an important equaliser. This precise finish put the 17-year-old firmly into the European history books during a highly competitive first half.
Aston Villa captain John McGinn is insisting that the Premier League side have "no ceiling", despite losing a number of key players. The Villans are set to face Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain in the UEFA Super Cup, with manager Unai Emery aiming to finally break his personal hoodoo in the competition.
Paris Saint-Germain boss Luis Enrique has admitted he is unsure of his squad’s readiness ahead of tonight’s UEFA Super Cup final. With players returning from international duty at different intervals, the manager faces a significant selection headache against Aston Villa in Salzburg.
Aston Villa manager Unai Emery has moved to deflect expectations away from his side ahead of Wednesday's UEFA Super Cup clash, insisting that Champions League holders Paris Saint-Germain are the clear favorites. The Midlands club are preparing for their first appearance in the showpiece event since 1982 following their dramatic Europa League triumph last season.
Aston Villa are set to receive a significant financial boost as Unai Emery's side finalise preparations for their UEFA Super Cup showdown against Paris Saint-Germain in Salzburg. The Europa League winners will pocket millions in prize money from European football's governing body, providing key funds as they seek late summer transfer deals.
Matty Cash has urged Aston Villa to finish off the work of last season by lifting the UEFA Super Cup against Paris Saint-Germain. The defender described the Champions League holders as "the best team in the world" but insists Unai Emery's side are determined to capture another piece of silverware at the Red Bull Arena in Leipzig.