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PSG Advances to Champions League Semi-Finals Despite Aston Villa Scare

Paris Saint-Germain secured their second consecutive semi-finals berth on aggregate, overcoming defensive lapses and a 3-2 second-leg loss at Villa Park.

Le PSG retrouvera le Real Madrid ou Arsenal en demi-finale de Ligue des champions.
Aston Villa-PSG
Ousmane Dembélé
Hakimi en duel avec Torres.

Overview

  • PSG qualified for the Champions League semi-finals with a 5-4 aggregate win, despite losing 3-2 in the second leg to Aston Villa in Birmingham.
  • Early goals from Achraf Hakimi and Nuno Mendes gave PSG a 2-0 lead, but defensive breakdowns allowed Aston Villa to score three unanswered goals in a 25-minute span.
  • Goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma delivered a standout performance, making critical saves in the second half to preserve PSG’s aggregate advantage.
  • The team’s overconfidence at 2-1 and loss of focus were cited by players and coach Luis Enrique as key factors in the near-collapse, emphasizing the need for improvement in high-pressure situations.
  • This marks PSG’s fifth Champions League semi-final appearance, reinforcing their growing European stature but highlighting lingering vulnerabilities that must be addressed to contend for the title.