PSG prepares to host Aston Villa on Wednesday in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals, led by their head coach Luis Enrique. PSG recently celebrated their 13th Ligue 1 title in victory, while Aston Villa’s coach, Unai Emery, returns to the club he previously managed from 2016 to 2018.

The match promises excitement as the two teams meet for the first time, with PSG looking to overcome past misfortunes in the Champions League after last season’s semifinal exit. Aston Villa enters with aspirations of shocking the champions and moving forward in the tournament.

How to watch PSG vs. Aston Villa and odds

• Date: Wednesday, April 9
• Time: 3 p.m. ET
• Location: Parc de Princes — Paris, France
• Live stream: Paramount+
• Odds: PSG -260; Draw +380; Aston Villa +650

Predicted lineups
PSG XI: Gianluigi Donnarumma; Achraf Hakimi, Lucas Beraldo, Willian Pacho, Nuno Mendes; Joao Neves, Vitinha, Fabian Ruiz; Kvicha Kvaratskhelia, Ousmane Dembele, Bradley Barcola.
Aston Villa XI: Emiliano Martinez; Matty Cash, Ezri Konsa, Tyrone Mings, Lucas Digne; Boubacar Kamara, Youri Tielemans; John McGinn, Marco Asensio, Morgan Rogers; Marcus Rashford.

Player to watch

Ousmane Dembele has stepped up this season, especially after Kylian Mbappe’s departure, scoring 24 goals in 20 matches in 2025 alone. His contribution has been pivotal for PSG as they aim for Champions League glory.

Prediction

PSG is heavily favored going into the match and is expected to secure a relatively routine victory. Pick: PSG 3, Aston Villa 1.