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PSG Advances to Champions League Semis After Narrow Aggregate Win Over Aston Villa

Despite a dramatic second-leg comeback effort by Aston Villa, PSG secured a 5-4 aggregate victory to move closer to their first Champions League title.

Overview

  • PSG overcame a spirited Aston Villa comeback in the second leg, losing 3-2 on the night but holding on for a 5-4 aggregate victory.
  • Early goals from Achraf Hakimi and Nuno Mendes in the second leg extended PSG's aggregate lead to 5-1 before Villa's resurgence threatened to overturn the tie.
  • Villa's goals from Youri Tielemans, John McGinn, and Ezri Konsa brought them within one goal of forcing extra time, but missed chances proved costly.
  • PSG goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma's crucial second-half saves preserved the aggregate lead, highlighting his improved form in high-pressure moments.
  • PSG coach Luis Enrique emphasized the importance of learning from the team's second-half struggles as they prepare for a semifinal clash against Arsenal or Real Madrid.