Overview
- PSG rallied from a 1-0 deficit to defeat Aston Villa 3-1 in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final at the Parc des Princes.
- Morgan Rogers opened the scoring for Aston Villa before PSG equalized through Desire Doue’s precise strike before halftime.
- Khvicha Kvaratskhelia’s stunning solo effort early in the second half and Nuno Mendes’ stoppage-time goal solidified PSG’s advantage.
- Villa, on a seven-match winning streak prior to the game, now faces a challenging task in the return leg at Villa Park on April 15.
- PSG manager Luis Enrique emphasized that the tie remains open, while Aston Villa will look to emulate past European comebacks under Unai Emery.