Paris Saint-Germain defender Marquinhos says the team will do everything possible to beat Aston Villa and win the UEFA Super Cup in Salzburg on Wednesday, 12 August.
The match in Austria will bring together the winners of the UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League. Kick-off is scheduled for 22:00 Moscow time.
Marquinhos, the Brazil international central defender, spoke ahead of Paris Saint-Germain’s meeting with the English club as the French side prepare to compete for the trophy again.
“The team will do everything possible to win,” Marquinhos said.
The fixture gives Paris Saint-Germain the opportunity to add another UEFA Super Cup success to their recent European achievements. The club won the competition last year after overcoming Tottenham in a penalty shootout.
That result means Paris Saint-Germain arrive at this year’s match as the defending holders of the UEFA Super Cup. Their next challenge will be Aston Villa, with the two clubs meeting in Salzburg for the latest edition of the annual contest between Europe’s leading club competition winners.
The game will be played on Wednesday, 12 August, with the 22:00 Moscow time start providing the night’s main football event. It will also mark another occasion for Marquinhos to represent Paris Saint-Germain in a major European fixture.
For Aston Villa, the match offers the chance to claim the UEFA Super Cup, while Paris Saint-Germain will seek to repeat last year’s success. The French club’s previous victory was secured only after penalties against Tottenham, underlining how closely contested the final proved to be.
Marquinhos’ comments set out the approach expected from Paris Saint-Germain before the match: a full commitment from the squad as they attempt to secure victory. The defender’s message comes with the club preparing to face Aston Villa at a neutral venue in Salzburg.
The UEFA Super Cup is contested by the winners of the UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League, giving Wednesday’s fixture a direct meeting between the holders of Europe’s two competitions. Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa will therefore meet with the trophy at stake and with the opportunity to begin the campaign as continental champions.
Paris Saint-Germain’s previous success adds further significance to the occasion. Having defeated Tottenham in last year’s penalty shootout, the club now have the chance to win the trophy again. Marquinhos has made clear that the team’s ambition is to do everything in its power to achieve that outcome when the match begins.
