UEFA Champions League Quarter-Final Second Leg Preview: Paris Saint-Germain vs. Aston Villa
Date: Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Kick-off: 8:00 PM BST (1:00 AM BST+6)
Venue: Villa Park, Birmingham
🏆 Match Overview
Aston Villa faces a formidable challenge in the second leg of their UEFA Champions League quarter-final against Paris Saint-Germain (PSG). After a 3-1 defeat in the first leg at Parc des Princes, Villa must overcome a two-goal deficit to advance to the semi-finals. PSG, under Luis Enrique, are in exceptional form, having secured the Ligue 1 title and aiming for a treble this season.
🔑 Key Players to Watch
Paris Saint-Germain
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Ousmane Dembélé: The French winger has been instrumental this season, scoring 21 Ligue 1 goals and seven in the Champions League, six of which were away from home.
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Khvicha Kvaratskhelia: Since joining PSG in January 2025, Kvaratskhelia has made a significant impact, including a goal in the first leg against Villa.
Aston Villa
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Ollie Watkins: Despite limited recent playtime, Watkins remains a key figure for Villa, contributing 19 goals and 13 assists in the Premier League last season.
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Marcus Rashford: A January signing, Rashford has added depth to Villa's attack and is expected to play a crucial role in the second leg.
📺 Where to Watch
The match will be broadcast live on TNT Sports 1.