The UEFA Super Cup: A Trophy That's Lost Its Luster? The UEFA Super Cup was once a thrilling curtain raiser to the new European football season, but it has become an afterthought in recent years.
This year's matchup between Paris Saint Germain and Aston Villa promises to be closely contested, but it's hard not to feel underwhelmed by the prestige of this annual tournament.
The Super Cup was first introduced in 1973 as a showcase for the champions of European football's top two competitions: the Champions League and the Europa League.