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Luis Enrique criticizes UEFA for Aston Villa's Super Cup dressing room assignment

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 10:05 AM

Last updated Aug 12, 2026

Luis Enrique criticizes UEFA for Aston Villa's Super Cup dressing room assignment

Summary

Paris Saint-Germain manager Luis Enrique expressed frustration after UEFA designated Aston Villa the home dressing room for their UEFA Super Cup meeting at the Red Bull Arena. Enraged by what he deemed unequal facilities, PSG lodged a complaint with UEFA regarding their smaller dressing room. Meanwhile, Aston Villa's manager Unai Emery will be without key players due to extended leave after the World Cup semi-finals. This match pits the Champions League winners against the Europa League champions.

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By the Numbers

•PSG plays Aston Villa in the UEFA Super Cup at Red Bull Arena.
•Enrique criticized the dressing room assignment as unfair.
•PSG was offered an additional room after their complaint.
•Emery will miss several key players for Aston Villa.
•The match is vital for both clubs in terms of prestige.

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10:05 AMYahoo Sports — PSG boss Luis Enrique fuming after UEFA assigned Aston Villa the home dressing room for Super Cup

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Aston Villa are using Red Bull Salzburg’s home dressing room for tonight’s UEFA Super Cup game against Paris Saint-Germain. It has irked PSG manager Luis Enrique and senior PSG officials, accordin...
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