PSG host Aston Villa in Champions League quarter-final blockbuster

Paris Saint-Germain will welcome Aston Villa to the Parc des Princes for the first leg of their UEFA Champions League quarter-final showdown—an encounter marking their maiden meeting in the competition.

Both sides arrive in high spirits, but with different objectives and momentum behind them. PSG edged past Liverpool in the Round of 16 following a dramatic penalty shootout, while Aston Villa cruised past Club Brugge with a dominant 6-1 aggregate victory.

Luis Enrique’s side has been nothing short of sensational in 2025. The Parisians have already secured the Ligue 1 title with six games to spare and have also booked their place in the Coupe de France final. With domestic duties nearly wrapped up, their full focus now shifts to their elusive Champions League dream.

Surprisingly, PSG’s dominance has only grown since the departure of Kylian Mbappé last summer. The likes of Ousmane Dembélé—currently the top scorer across Europe’s top five leagues in all competitions in 2025 —alongside Kvicha Kvaratskhelia, Bradley Barcola, Désiré Doué, and Gonçalo Ramos have reinvented the attack with flair, pace, and clinical finishing.

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PSG vs Aston Villa Team News

In midfield, the trio of Vitinha, Fabián Ruiz, and João Neves has controlled games with composure and creativity. At the back, PSG’s defensive structure remains solid and disciplined, even with Marquinhos suspended and Lee Kang-in sidelined with an ankle injury.

Unai Emery’s Aston Villa have quietly built one of the most inspiring stories in this season’s Champions League. Their 6-1 dismantling of Club Brugge confirmed their place in the last eight, and their Premier League campaign remains focused on securing European qualification.

New signings Marco Asensio and Marcus Rashford have added much-needed experience and class to the Villa squad, giving the team an extra edge going forward. With the ever-reliable Emiliano Martínez between the sticks, Villa are never short on confidence—even when facing Europe’s elite.

However, they arrive in Paris without Ross Barkley (calf injury) and Leon Bailey (knock), two key attacking contributors. Nevertheless, Emery will look to exploit PSG’s high line and make the most of counter-attacking opportunities.

LAST FIVE MATCHES

PSG:

• 12/03/2025: Liverpool 0–1 PSG
• 17/03/2025: PSG 3–1 Marseille
• 30/03/2025: Saint-Etienne 1–6 PSG
• 02/04/2025: Dunkerque 2–4 PSG
• 05/04/2025: PSG 1–0 Angers

Aston Villa:

• 09/03/2025: Brentford 0–1 Aston Villa
• 13/03/2025: Aston Villa 3–0 Club Brugge
• 30/03/2025: Preston 0–3 Aston Villa
• 03/04/2025: Brighton 0–3 Aston Villa
• 05/04/2025: Aston Villa 2–1 Nottingham

PSG vs Aston Villa Score Prediction

We say: PSG 4-2 Aston Villa

On paper, PSG are the clear favourites. Their unbeaten streak, attacking prowess, and tactical flexibility under Luis Enrique make them one of the most feared teams in Europe. But Emery knows how to navigate big nights in Europe. If anyone can orchestrate an upset, it’s him.

The battle at Parc des Princes promises fireworks—two teams with differing styles, histories, and ambitions, but both with the same goal: a step closer to Champions League glory.

PSG vs Aston Villa Predicted Lineups

PSG (4-3-3):
Donnarumma; Hakimi, Beraldo, Pacho, Hernández; Neves, Vitinha, Ruiz; Kvaratskhelia, Dembélé, Barcola

Aston Villa (4-2-3-1):
Martínez; Cash, Konsa, Torres, Digne; Tielemans, Kamara; Rogers, Asensio, Rashford; Watkins

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