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Unai Emery names PSG as favorites in UEFA Super Cup

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery highlighted PSG as the favorites for the UEFA Super Cup but remains confident in his team's ability to win the title.

12 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Aston Villa manager Unai Emery spoke today about the UEFA Super Cup, where his club will face Paris Saint-Germain (PSG). Emery attributed favoritism to PSG, considering the quality of the opponent.

Despite acknowledging PSG's strength, the Spanish manager expressed optimism regarding his team's capabilities. He believes Aston Villa has the potential to win its first trophy in this competition.

This match will be Emery's fourth attempt to secure the UEFA Super Cup title, something he hopes to achieve with a positive performance from Aston Villa.

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