Paris Saint-Germain FC vs Aston Villa FC, Champions League 2024-25 QUARTER FINALS
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Match Preview
Paris Saint-Germain FC vs Aston Villa FC — Champions League at Parc des Princes.
- Paris Saint-Germain FC 8 games · 14 pts (2025/26)
- Aston Villa FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Maurizio Mariani
- Assistant 1 Daniele Bindoni
- Assistant 2 Alberto Tegoni
Standings
# Team P Pts 1 Arsenal FC 8 24 2 FC Bayern Munchen 8 21 3 Liverpool FC 8 18 4 Tottenham Hotspur FC 8 17 5 FC Barcelona 8 16 6 Chelsea FC 8 16 7 Sporting Clube de Portugal 8 16 8 Manchester City FC 8 16 9 Real Madrid CF 8 15 10 FC Internazionale Milano 8 15 11 Paris Saint-Germain FC 8 14 12 Newcastle United FC 8 14 13 Juventus FC 8 13 14 Club Atletico de Madrid 8 13 15 Atalanta BC 8 13 16 Bayer 04 Leverkusen 8 12 17 Borussia Dortmund 8 11 18 PAE Olympiakos SFP 8 11 19 Club Brugge KV 8 10 20 Galatasaray SK 8 10 21 AS Monaco FC 8 10 22 Qarabag Agdam FK 8 10 23 FK Bodo/Glimt 8 9 24 Sport Lisboa e Benfica 8 9 25 Olympique de Marseille 8 9 26 Paphos FC 8 9 27 Royale Union Saint-Gilloise 8 9 28 PSV 8 8 29 Athletic Club 8 8 30 SSC Napoli 8 8 31 FC Kobenhavn 8 8 32 AFC Ajax 8 6 33 Eintracht Frankfurt 8 4 34 SK Slavia Praha 8 3 35 Villarreal CF 8 1 36 FK Kairat 8 1 Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetingsRecent Form
Date Opponent H/A Score Result 09 Apr Aston Villa FC H 3–1 W 05 Apr Angers SCO H 1–0 W 29 Mar AS Saint-Etienne A 6–1 W 16 Mar Olympique de Marseille H 3–1 W 11 Mar Liverpool FC A 5–1 W 08 Mar Stade Rennais FC 1901 A 4–1 W Date Opponent H/A Score Result 09 Apr Paris Saint-Germain FC A 1–3 L 05 Apr Nottingham Forest FC H 2–1 W 02 Apr Brighton & Hove Albion FC A 3–0 W 30 Mar Preston North End FC A 3–0 W 12 Mar Club Brugge KV H 3–0 W 08 Mar Brentford FC A 1–0 W Key Stats
100% Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)100% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history33% Clean Sheets
Paris Saint-Germain FC this season -
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Paris Saint-Germain FC to score. At the same time, Aston Villa FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 10' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 15' It looks like no one’s ball. Paris Saint-Germain FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 17' It’s gonna be a card for Matty Cash.
- 22' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 22 minutes.
- 27' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 32' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Lucas Digne suffering a number of foals already.
- 35' Morgan Rogers puts Aston Villa FC on the lead.
- 39' What an equalizer from Desire Doue!
- 44' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 46' Time for substitution for Aston Villa FC. Matty Cash is replaced by Axel Disasi.
- 49' Sensational shot from Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. Paris Saint-Germain FC is back in the lead.
- 54' Supporters expect more eagerness from Marco Asensio, as he is very good at scoring at Parc des Princes with 4 goals in the last 4 games.
- 59' The whistle greets Jacob Ramsey as he departs to be replaced by Marco Asensio.
- 64' The travelling Aston Villa FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 69' It’s high time Unai Emery made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 72' Another substitution for Paris Saint-Germain FC to replace Fabian Ruiz by Warren Zaire-Emery on 72 minute.
- 77' Aston Villa FC is showing some good football. However, Aston Villa FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 79' The Aston Villa FC manager makes a substitution. Marcus Rashford departs to be replaced by Ollie Watkins.
- 80' The supporters are chanting for Ian Maatsen. He replaces Youri Tielemans on 80 minute.
- 85' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 90' Another substitution for Paris Saint-Germain FC to replace Khvicha Kvaratskhelia by Goncalo Ramos on 90 minute.
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 3-1.
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Paris Saint-Germain FC
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Desire Doue ↓ Bradley Barcola 72'
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Goncalo Ramos ↑ 90'
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Bradley Barcola ↑ 72'
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Warren Zaire-Emery ↑ 72'
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Coach Luis EnriqueAston Villa FC
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Marcus Rashford ↓ Ollie Watkins 79'
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Matty Cash ↓ Axel Disasi 46'
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John McGinn ↓ Amadou Onana 80'
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Youri Tielemans ↓ Ian Maatsen 80'
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Jacob Ramsey ↓ Marco Asensio 59'
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Ollie Watkins ↑ 79'
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Axel Disasi ↑ 46'
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Marco Asensio ↑ 59'
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Ian Maatsen ↑ 80'
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Amadou Onana ↑ 80'
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Coach Unai Emery -
Head to Head
Paris Saint-Germain FC Form
2025-04-09 Paris Saint-Germain FC 3–1 Aston Villa FC W 2025-04-05 Paris Saint-Germain FC 1–0 Angers SCO W 2025-03-29 AS Saint-Etienne 1–6 Paris Saint-Germain FC W 2025-03-16 Paris Saint-Germain FC 3–1 Olympique de Marseille W 2025-03-11 Liverpool FC 1–5 Paris Saint-Germain FC W 2025-03-08 Stade Rennais FC 1901 1–4 Paris Saint-Germain FC WAston Villa FC Form
2025-04-09 Paris Saint-Germain FC 3–1 Aston Villa FC L 2025-04-05 Aston Villa FC 2–1 Nottingham Forest FC W 2025-04-02 Brighton & Hove Albion FC 0–3 Aston Villa FC W 2025-03-30 Preston North End FC 0–3 Aston Villa FC W 2025-03-12 Aston Villa FC 3–0 Club Brugge KV W 2025-03-08 Brentford FC 0–1 Aston Villa FC W