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The first European silverware of the 2026–27 campaign is up for grabs on Wednesday, Aug. 12.
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The majority of domestic seasons are yet to kick off around the continent and the current crop of UEFA competitions-the Champions League, Europa League and Conference League-are still in their preliminary qualifying stages. Yet, there is already a trophy to play for in Salzburg, Austria as Paris Saint-Germain face Aston Villa in the UEFA Super Cup.
The competition, which is celebrating its 51st edition, is the traditional curtain-raiser for the European season, and PSG are seeking to become the first side to defend their title in nearly a decade.
But what is the UEFA Super Cup? And why does the 2026 instalment involve PSG and Villa?
History of the UEFA Super Cup
Rather unsurprisingly, record 15-time European champions Real Madridare also the UEFA Super Cup’s most prolific victors. They have contested the tie on nine occasions in total-with many of their European Cup wins coming before the Super Cup’s inception-and have six victories under their belt.
Their Clásico rivals Barcelonaare closing in with five total victories, although their most recent came all the way back in 2015. Italian behemoths AC Milan have also won the competition on five separate occasions, but not since toppling Sevilla in 2007.
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Liverpool are the most frequent winners from England, with four victories spanning from 1977–2019. Chelseaare the only other English side to have won multiple Super Cups, doing so in 1998 and 2021. The Manchester giants have each won once, but Man Utdhave tasted three defeats, too.
Despite having never won the Champions League, Atlético Madrid have three Super Cup triumphs to their name as Europa League champions. Bayern Munich, meanwhile, have won just twice, joined by the likes of Ajax, Anderlecht, Juventus and Valencia.
Some big names have won the competition just once, including current holders PSG. Their upcoming foes Aston Villa also have a title to their name from 1982, while the likes of Porto, Lazio and Sevilla have also had their hands on the trophy previously-the latter winning just one of seven appearances.
| Club | UEFA Super Cup Wins | Years Won |
|---|---|---|
| Real Madrid | 6 | 2002, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2022, 2024 |
| Barcelona | 5 | 1992, 1997, 2009, 2011, 2015 |
| AC Milan | 5 | 1989, 1990, 1994, 2003, 2007 |
| Liverpool | 4 | 1977, 2001, 2005, 2019 |
| Atlético Madrid | 3 | 2010, 2012, 2018 |
| Chelsea | 2 | 1998, 2021 |
| Bayern Munich | 2 | 2013, 2020 |
| Ajax | 2 | 1973, 1995 |
| Anderlecht | 2 | 1976, 1978 |
| Valencia | 2 | 1980, 2004 |
| Juventus | 2 | 1984, 1996 |
| Paris Saint-Germain | 1 | 2025 |
| Manchester City | 1 | 2023 |
| Zenit Saint Petersburg | 1 | 2008 |
| Sevilla | 1 | 2006 |
| Galatasaray | 1 | 2000 |
| Lazio | 1 | 1999 |
| Parma | 1 | 1993 |
| Manchester United | 1 | 1991 |
| KV Mechelen | 1 | 1988 |
| Porto | 1 | 1987 |
| Steaua București | 1 | 1986 |
| Aberdeen | 1 | 1983 |
| Aston Villa | 1 | 1982 |
| Nottingham Forest | 1 | 1979 |
| Dynamo Kyiv | 1 | 1975 |
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This story was originally published August 12, 2026 at 4:35 AM.