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What is the UEFA Super Cup?
The UEFA Super Cup is a yearly football match between the winners of the two main European club competitions: the Champions League and the Europa League. It's a single game, often seen as a curtain-raiser to the new European football season, offering an early piece of silverware. This year, Aston Villa, as Europa League winners, faced Champions League winners PSG.
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