Bro, I checked the news posted last night and it's clear that PSG will face a tough match against Aston Villa in the Super Cup final. The biggest blow was the news we got about Gitan, and Забарный apparently won't be in the starting XI. What do you think, do you reckon PSG can pull off a decent game with this squad? :thinking:
Opening this up for discussion, who do you think should win? Or are we in for a tactical surprise? 👀
What's the latest update before the PSG vs Aston Villa UEFA Super Cup final? 🏆
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Normally, if Gitan were playing, the first team that comes to mind tactically would be PSG—where they relax when they have the ball, push too many players forward, and struggle to create clear chances. I’d love to see Dembélé and Mbappé up front, but recent reports suggest Villa’s defense is playing like animals with intense pressing. There’s also the usual "they press in the first half, fade in the second" talk that’s confusing.
But if they try to defend with Djené and Marquinhos (excluding Забарный), and then face De Ligt, it could get messy. My guess is they’ll make a tactical move—position Barcola wider, play Asensio as a pivot, and have Vitinha and Ugarte press in midfield. They might also involve Sarr, who’s solid, but the backline should stabilize thanks to Verratti’s leadership and Djeni’s experience.
Ultimately, they need to break Villa’s press and create quick counters where Mbappé and Dembélé can face the defense one-on-one. Villa’s weakness is in midfield, so PSG’s best bet is to press Ugarte hard. Final score? 2-1 PSG, with Mbappé scoring. The system with Asensio could be a tactical surprise, but clarity will only come once it’s on the pitch.