Paris Saint-Germain coach, Luis Enrique, says the European champions are targeting every available trophy this season as they prepare to face Aston Villa in the UEFA Super Cup on Wednesday.
PSG, who won their second successive UEFA Champions League title last season, will meet Europa League winners Aston Villa at Stadion Salzburg in Austria in their first competitive match of the new campaign.
“We have to show what our level is and that has to be shown on the pitch,” the Spaniard told reporters.
“We want to win everything and, if you look at history, it’s hard to win all the time. But that’s what we want to aim for.”
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PSG also secured a fifth consecutive Ligue 1 title last season, along with the UEFA Super Cup, French Champions’ Trophy and FIFA Intercontinental Cup.
PSG face Aston Villa
The Super Cup brings together the winners of Europe’s two main club competitions from the previous season. PSG are the reigning Champions League holders, while Aston Villa won the Europa League.
PSG won the Super Cup last year after beating Tottenham on penalties following a 2-2 draw in Udine, Italy.
The French side also eliminated Aston Villa in the Champions League quarter-finals in the 2024-25 season.
“It’s difficult to ascertain how they’ll be after seeing only a few pre-season games,” Luis Enrique said of Unai Emery’s side.
“We’ll see what sort of game it will be and what condition both sides will be in.
“Each opponent we’ve faced over the last few years have shown how dangerous they can be. We’re happy about how we were able to play. Our aim is to prove how unpredictable we can be.”
Barcola in PSG squad
PSG have taken a strong squad to Austria, including winger Bradley Barcola, who has been linked with a possible move to Liverpool.
Recent signing Lucas Digne, however, is not included in the squad just two days after leaving Aston Villa to return to PSG.
Digne was previously a PSG player between 2013 and 2016, when he was teammates with current captain Marquinhos.
“We shared a big hug yesterday. He congratulated me on all that I’ve accomplished at the club and I did the same to him,” Marquinhos said.
“He’s had a long journey back, but I’m so happy he’s back. I’m really happy he’s here. He’s a good guy and a good friend.”
The UEFA Super Cup will be played at Stadion Salzburg on Wednesday, with kick-off scheduled for 9pm local time. If the match is level after 90 minutes, there will be no extra time and the winner will be decided by a penalty shoot-out.
