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Europa League Anthem Error Adds Drama to Aston Villa vs PSG Quarter-Final

A mistaken anthem mix-up at Villa Park precedes Aston Villa's attempt to overturn a 3-1 deficit against PSG in their biggest European match in over 40 years.

Soccer Football - Champions League - Quarter Final - Second Leg - Aston Villa v Paris St Germain - Villa Park, Birmingham, Britain - April 15, 2025 Paris St Germain's Nuno Mendes celebrates scoring their second goal with Paris St Germain's Bradley Barcola Action Images via Reuters/Matthew Childs/File Photo
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Overview

  • The Europa League anthem was mistakenly played before the Champions League quarter-final between Aston Villa and PSG, causing confusion among fans at Villa Park.
  • The error was quickly corrected, and the Champions League anthem was played, allowing fans to join in its iconic final line.
  • Aston Villa, trailing 3-1 from the first leg in Paris, is striving to overcome the deficit to progress to the semi-finals.
  • This match marks Aston Villa's most significant European fixture since their European Cup victory in 1982, highlighting the club's return to elite competition.
  • The anthem mix-up underscores the symbolic importance of ceremonial elements in major tournaments, adding an unexpected subplot to the high-stakes encounter.