
Aston Villa Prepares to Host PSG in UEFA Champions League Quarterfinals
Aston Villa faces PSG in a crucial Champions League quarterfinal, needing a win to advance. Here’s how to watch the match and what to expect.
Aston Villa is set to host PSG on April 15 for the second leg of the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals. After losing the first leg 3-1 at Parc de Princes, Villa faces an uphill battle to advance in the tournament.
How to Watch Aston Villa vs. PSG
- Date: April 15
- Time: 3 p.m. ET
- Location: Villa Park, Birmingham, England
- Live Stream: Paramount+
Match Odds
- Aston Villa +230;
- Draw +260;
- PSG +110.
The First Leg Performance
In the first leg held in Paris, Aston Villa drew first blood with an early goal. However, PSG bounced back with a stunning performance, clinching a 3-1 victory.
Insights from Luis Enrique
Luis Enrique emphasized not underestimating Aston Villa’s capabilities, stating: “The objectives are very clear: to solve the problems that this Aston Villa team will pose for us during the match.”
Insights from Unai Emery
Unai Emery noted the importance of strategy and individual duels, stressing the need for his team to perform optimally in front of their home crowd.
Predicted Lineups
Aston Villa XI: Emiliano Martinez; Matty Cash, Ezri Konsa, Tyrone Mings, Lucas Digne; Boubacar Kamara, Youri Tielemans; John McGinn, Ollie Watkins, Morgan Rogers; Marcus Rashford.
PSG XI: Gianluigi Donnarumma; Achraf Hakimi, Lucas Beraldo, Willian Pacho, Nuno Mendes; Joao Neves, Vitinha, Fabian Ruiz; Kvicha Kvaratskhelia, Ousmane Dembele, Desire Doue.
Prediction
Despite Villa’s challenges, Emery’s squad can create chances. The game could end in a 2-2 draw, which wouldn’t be enough for Villa to advance.