The European Soccer Season kicks off this afternoon with the UEFA Super Cup, featuring last season's Champions League and Europa League winners. This year's edition features Paris Saint-Germain of France, who beat Inter Milan in the UCL Final, and Tottenham Hotspur, who took down English Premier League foe, Manchester United, in the UEL Title Match. Today, the two go head to head, trying to add another trophy to the case, and we've got our favorite picks for you below.
Khvicha Kvartskhelia and PSG take on Tottenham in the UEFA Super Cup
After winning nearly every trophy they could last season, Paris Saint-Germain topped it off by getting all the way to the FIFA Club World Cup Final, obliterating anyone who stood in their path. However they were skunked by Chelsea, and lost 3-0 after allowing just one goal in five previous tournament matches.
This is their first match since that loss, and Ligue 1 play begins Sunday. They'll want to make sure they are ready to go for another season.
As for Tottenham, they've played several club friendlies over the offseason, but nothing in real tournament style like PSG has. They also will have to figure out life without winger Son Heung-Min, who made the transfer to the City of Angels with LAFC this summer.
In their first taste of real competition this season, can the Spurs surprise some people?
Matchup Information – PSG vs. Tottenham – August 13
Dominic Solanke is set for a huge year with the Spurs
PSG has been sitting on their 3-0 Club World Cup loss for exactly a month. They went on an absolute tear last season, and ended by laying a stinker in their final competitive match. It's time to regroup, and get ready to do it all again, defending every title they earned last year.
As for the Spurs, losing Son is huge, and it will take some time to find some rhythm without him on the pitch. And honestly, I don't think they will have it figured out by tonight.
Don't be afraid of this juice. Although I will say this game likely has 2-1 PSG (+700) written all over it, that's still under our number. It might get sweaty, but both of these teams will bring their top lineup.
It's a chance to see how prepared your team is for the season, but it will be a lot tougher for Tottenham to put up a fight in my eyes. Sure, they won the UEL last season, but they face the UCL Champs. We're talking Varsity versus JV, and you know how those things can go if you've ever been on the receiving end of that battle.
Regardless, I have PSG winning this game in shutout fashion, which you can find for (+175) if that tickles your peach, as I see the Spurs struggling to produce chances without Son on the pitch.
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