Paris Saint-Germain are looking to continue their historic run by securing a fifth trophy of the year against Europa League winners Tottenham in the UEFA Super Cup.
The match marks the start of a new season for the French club, which had a sensational run last season, clinching the Champions League for the first time along with the domestic treble.
Under manager Luis Enrique, PSG has moved away from a reliance on superstars and built a young, cohesive squad.
A key to their success has been the tactical shift that saw winger Ousmane Dembélé transformed into a prolific number nine.
He ended the season with 35 goals and 16 assists, winning both the Champions League’s Player of the Season and the Ligue 1 Golden Boot.
The team’s youth and depth are a cause for concern for rivals. Players like Desire Doué and Joao Neves, both just 20, have been instrumental in the team’s success. The squad’s oldest regular player is captain Marquinhos, 31, with most of the team just entering their peak years.
A win against Tottenham would bring PSG one step closer to matching the record of six trophies in a calendar year, a feat achieved only by Barcelona and Bayern Munich.
However, the team’s only defeat in a final this year was a 3-0 loss to Chelsea in the Club World Cup.
The tight schedule, with only a month between that defeat and the Super Cup, could also be a factor as they face a Tottenham side looking to make a statement under their new manager.
