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

Paris Saint-Germain secures aggregate victory after a tense 3-2 defeat in Birmingham, marked by defensive lapses, technical mishaps, and standout individual performances.

Aston Villa-PSG
Ousmane Dembélé
Hakimi en duel avec Torres.
Aston Villa-Paris SG

Overview

  • PSG progressed to the Champions League semi-finals with a 5-4 aggregate win, despite losing 3-2 to Aston Villa in the second leg at Villa Park.
  • Achraf Hakimi opened the scoring early after a mistake by Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez, setting the tone for a dramatic match.
  • Aston Villa mounted a fierce comeback with goals from John McGinn and Ezri Konsa, briefly putting PSG's aggregate lead at risk.
  • A technical mishap before kickoff saw the UEFA Europa League anthem mistakenly played, adding an unusual element to the high-stakes atmosphere.
  • Coach Luis Enrique emphasized resilience and learning from challenges as PSG prepares for their semi-final clash against either Arsenal or Real Madrid.