Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa go head to head in the European Super Cup, with kick-off scheduled for 8pm BST and both starting elevens confirmed.
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Key facts
- The European Super Cup fixture is Paris Saint-Germain v Aston Villa.
- Kick-off is scheduled for 8pm BST.
- PSG's line-up includes Safonov, Hakimi, Marquinhos, Vitinha and Kvaratskhelia.
- Aston Villa's line-up includes Bizot, Cash, Lindelof, McGinn and Buendia.
- The Guardian is providing live updates of the match.
Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa are set to contest the European Super Cup, with the match due to kick off at 8pm BST, according to the Guardian, which is providing live coverage of the fixture.
Paris Saint-Germain named a starting line-up of Safonov, Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, Mendes, Neves, Vitinha, Zaire-Emery, Akliouche, Doue and Kvaratskhelia.
Aston Villa lined up with Bizot, Cash, Lindelof, Torres, Maatsen, McGinn, Gomes, Kamara, Hemmings, Buendia and Madjo.
The Guardian’s live coverage offered updates from 8pm BST, alongside Premier League previews featuring Aston Villa.
With both teams’ selections confirmed ahead of the fixture, attention turned to the on-pitch contest between the two clubs in the European Super Cup.
Why it matters
The European Super Cup is a high-profile continental fixture that pits leading clubs against one another at the start of the season. For fans of both Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa, the match offers an early marker of form and squad readiness.
Frequently asked questions
When did the European Super Cup match kick off?
According to the Guardian, kick-off was scheduled for 8pm BST.
Who started for Paris Saint-Germain?
PSG named Safonov, Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, Mendes, Neves, Vitinha, Zaire-Emery, Akliouche, Doue and Kvaratskhelia.
Who started for Aston Villa?
Aston Villa lined up with Bizot, Cash, Lindelof, Torres, Maatsen, McGinn, Gomes, Kamara, Hemmings, Buendia and Madjo.
Timeline
- European Super Cup: Paris Saint-Germain v Aston Villa – live
The Guardian Sport: Live Super Cup updates from 8pm BST Email Scott | Premier League previews: Aston Villa Paris Saint-Germain: Safonov, Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, Mendes, Neves, Vitinha, Zaire-Emery, Akliouche, Doue, Kvaratskhelia. Aston Villa: Bizot, Cash, Lindelof, Torres, Maatsen, McGinn, Gomes,