Paris Saint-Germain have advanced to the UEFA Champions League semi-finals after surviving a dramatic second-leg battle against Aston Villa, progressing with a 5-4 aggregate victory despite a 3-2 defeat at Villa Park.
Having carried a 3-1 advantage from the first leg in Paris, PSG knew they were in for a tough night in England, and Villa didn’t disappoint. The Premier League side threw everything at the French champions in front of a passionate home crowd, with Youri Tielemans, John McGinn, and Ezri Konsah all finding the back of the net in a spirited attempt to overturn the deficit.
But PSG’s response was just enough. The unlikely heroes were their full-backs, as Nuno Mendes and Achraf Hakimi stepped up with crucial away goals that ultimately sealed the Parisians’ place in the final four.
Despite the defeat, PSG’s two away goals proved vital, ensuring their passage with a 5-4 scoreline over two legs. The result marks a major step forward in PSG’s ongoing quest for European glory, with the club now eyeing a place in the final.
Luis Enrique’s side will now turn their attention to the semi-finals, where they will face the winner of the high-stakes clash between Arsenal and Real Madrid.
