Paris St-Germain is looking to kickoff their season in the same way they hope to conclude it—by securing a European trophy.
The two-time reigning Champions League champions have a chance to make history by becoming only the second club to clinch three consecutive titles this season.
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However, their immediate focus is on the UEFA Super Cup, where they will face Europa League winners Aston Villa in Salzburg on Wednesday at 20:00 BST.
BBC Sport examines PSG’s prospects for this season.
Can they make history?
After years of striving and significant investment, Paris St-Germain finally lifted the Champions League trophy in 2025.
They then made a mark in history by securing back-to-back Champions League titles.
PSG dominated Inter Milan 5-0 in Munich in 2025 and triumphed over Arsenal in a penalty shootout in Budapest this year.
Real Madrid remains the only other team to have won consecutive titles, achieving a three-peat from 2016 to 2018.
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This season, Luis Enrique’s side is eyeing the opportunity to join Real Madrid with three consecutive wins.
Historically, only three other clubs have claimed three European Cups in succession—Real Madrid from 1956 to 1960 and Ajax and Bayern Munich in the 1970s.
To broaden the scope, if we consider teams that have won three titles within a five-year span, only Liverpool (1977, 1978, 1981) joins that select group.
Could PSG complete a clean sweep?
This season, Paris St-Germain is set to compete in six tournaments (including three one-off finals) and are favorites to win them all.
These include the UEFA Super Cup, the Trophee des Champions (France‘s Community Shield), the Champions League, Ligue 1, the French Cup, and the FIFA Intercontinental Cup.
Last season, they matched a record by claiming five titles, with the only setback being a loss to their local rivals Paris FC in the French Cup. In the prior season, they secured four trophies.
No major club has ever won six trophies in a single season.
Outside of PSG, the record belongs to Celtic, who won five in 1966-67 (including the Glasgow Cup), while numerous teams, including Barcelona, Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, Manchester United, and Manchester City, have won four.
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Will PSG have a slow start again?
PSG may need time to find their rhythm this season, particularly as 16 players represented their countries in the World Cup.
Six of them played until the last game: five for France and Fabian Ruiz for the victorious Spain.
A record eight PSG players scored at least one goal during the tournament.
With only 24 days between the World Cup final and the UEFA Super Cup, some players will be far from fully rested.
Last season wasn’t much different, with only a month separating the Club World Cup final—where they lost to Chelsea—and the Super Cup.
In that Super Cup, they rallied from a 2-0 deficit to beat Tottenham in a penalty shootout after a 2-2 draw.
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Recently, PSG has struggled with slow starts in the Champions League, needing a playoff tie to progress after failing to secure a top-eight finish, but they have consistently finished strong to clinch the title.
Have they made many changes?
Maghnes Akliouche represented France at the World Cup alongside fellow new signing Lucas Digne [Getty Images]
PSG has maintained a stable lineup over the past two seasons.
In fact, they began the last two Champions League finals with the same 10 outfield players, only changing the goalkeeper.
All of those 10 players are still part of the squad.
This summer, their new additions include Monaco midfielder Maghnes Akliouche, Aston Villa left-back Lucas Digne, and 18-year-old Milan goalkeeper Alessandro Longoni.
The only notable departures have been Lee Kang-in to Atletico Madrid and Goncalo Ramos to AC Milan.
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There are rumors that Bradley Barcola may join Liverpool in a deal worth approximately £100m.
All three summer signings were substitutes in the Champions League final.
PSG made an attempt to sign Leipzig’s Ivory Coast forward Yan Diomande, but their bid of £102.5m was turned down—he later went to Real Madrid for up to £120m.
Currently, their sights seem to be set on Barcelona’s Ferran Torres, who netted Spain’s only goal in the World Cup final against Argentina.
Catch highlights of every Champions League match starting at 22:00 on Wednesday through BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website and app.
Also, tune in for the Champions League Match of the Day on BBC One on Wednesday from 22:40 to 00:00.