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Aston Villa Gears Up for Champions League Comeback Against PSG

Unai Emery emphasizes tactical precision and home crowd energy as Villa seeks to overturn a 3-1 deficit in the quarter-final second leg.

Soccer Football - Champions League - Aston Villa Press Conference - Bodymoor Heath Training Ground, Bodymoor Heath, Britain - April 14, 2025 Aston Villa manager Unai Emery during the press conference Action Images via Reuters/Matthew Childs
Soccer Football - Champions League - Aston Villa Press Conference - Bodymoor Heath Training Ground, Bodymoor Heath, Britain - April 14, 2025 Aston Villa manager Unai Emery during the press conference Action Images via Reuters/Matthew Childs
Soccer Football - Champions League - Paris St Germain Training - Villa Park, Birmingham, Britain - April 14, 2025 Paris St Germain's Ousmane Dembele and Vitinha during training Action Images via Reuters/Matthew Childs

Overview

  • Aston Villa faces the challenge of overcoming a 3-1 first-leg deficit against PSG in the Champions League quarter-final second leg at Villa Park on Tuesday.
  • Manager Unai Emery stresses the importance of a strong tactical plan and the energy from Villa Park's supporters to inspire a potential comeback.
  • PSG enters the match in dominant form, having won 17 of their last 18 games and losing by more than one goal only once this season.
  • Villa has been bolstered by key January signings, including Marcus Rashford and Marco Asensio, which have strengthened their squad depth and recent performances.
  • Unbeaten at home in the Premier League and Champions League since August, Villa aims to channel their strong home form into achieving a historic turnaround.