Emery chases first Super Cup - but does it matter?
Aston Villa are competing in the Super Cup for the first time since 1982, but manager Unai Emery has much more recent experience of the match.
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Notable Quotes
"Of course, it's an opportunity. A trophy is something that can give us a special moment."
— Unai Emery , Athlete
"We're still hungry for victories, trophies. It's very difficult to maintain those levels but we're still hungry."
— Vitinha , Athlete
"Just because we've won things these past seasons, that doesn't mean it's easy."
— Marquinhos , Athlete
Key People
Carlo Ancelotti is an Italian football manager and former player, currently the head coach of Brazil's national team.
John McGinn is a Scottish footballer playing as a midfielder for the national team.
Luis Enrique is the head coach of Paris Saint-Germain.
Marquinhos is a defender and captain for Paris Saint-Germain.
Pep Guardiola is the current manager of Manchester City who announced his departure after a decade in charge.
Unai Emery is a football manager known for leading teams in major league competitions.
Vitinha is a midfielder for Paris Saint-Germain with multiple Ligue 1 titles.
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Aston Villa are competing in the Super Cup for the first time since 1982, but manager Unai Emery has much more recent experience of the match.
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