«Астон Вилла» против ПСЖ

PSG comes into this match as the champions of Europe, having won the Champions League for the second consecutive time by defeating Arsenal in a penalty shootout. On the other hand, Aston Villa secured their place in the Super Cup as the Europa League winners, beating Freiburg 3-0 in the final. But one of the main questions before the match is: what happens if PSG and Aston Villa are tied after 90 minutes? According to UEFA regulations, the answer is clear: there will be no replays. If the match ends in a draw after 90 minutes, the winner will be determined immediately in a penalty shootout. Thus, unlike many Champions League or Europa League playoff matches, the UEFA Super Cup does not involve two additional 15-minute halves. This rule played a crucial role last season when PSG won the Super Cup against Tottenham in a penalty shootout. Two star players from PSG have been called up by Luis Enrique for the Super Cup squad, despite reports of a transfer to Liverpool. In that match, the French team was trailing 2-0 but managed to come back in the final minutes and equalize, resulting in the game going to a penalty shootout. This year, the rules remain the same. Therefore, if PSG and Aston Villa cannot determine a winner within 90 minutes in Salzburg, the fate of the trophy will be decided directly in a penalty shootout.