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PSG Advances to Champions League Semifinals Despite Second-Leg Defeat

A 3-2 loss to Aston Villa tested PSG's resilience, but their first-leg advantage and Donnarumma's heroics secured a record ninth European semifinal appearance.

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 semifinals on a 5-4 aggregate score, overcoming a 3-2 defeat to Aston Villa in the second leg.
  • The team initially led 2-0 in the match, with goals from Achraf Hakimi and Nuno Mendes, before defensive lapses allowed Aston Villa to mount a comeback.
  • Gianluigi Donnarumma's critical saves in the second half preserved PSG's aggregate lead, earning him widespread praise for his performance.
  • Coach Luis Enrique acknowledged the team's defensive vulnerabilities and emphasized the need for tactical improvements ahead of the semifinals.
  • This marks PSG's ninth European semifinal appearance, a record for French clubs, as they await either Arsenal or Real Madrid in the next round.