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Marcus Rashford Shines in Aston Villa’s Champions League Fightback Against PSG

Despite Villa's aggregate exit, Rashford's standout performance reignites belief in his potential, though questions about consistency linger.

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Villa remain undecided over whether to trigger a buyout clause for Rashford in the summer

Overview

  • Marcus Rashford delivered a pivotal performance for Aston Villa in their 3-2 victory over PSG, assisting Ezri Konsa's goal in a spirited Champions League quarter-final second leg.
  • Villa narrowly missed advancing, losing 5-4 on aggregate, but Rashford's resurgence drew comparisons to his 2019 heroics with Manchester United against PSG.
  • Former United forward Wayne Rooney praised Rashford, saying he 'looked like his old self,' while manager Unai Emery expressed satisfaction with his display.
  • The forward's energy and creativity were evident, creating four chances and completing four successful dribbles, though his goal tally for Villa remains at three since his January loan move.
  • Rashford's performance has fueled optimism, but his ability to maintain consistency in upcoming matches will be key to securing a long-term future at Villa.