UEFA Champions League: Aston Villa Comeback Falls Just Short Against Paris Saint-Germain

Added at:
another languages: uk ru


Paris Saint-Germain booked their place in the UEFA Champions League semi-finals, but not without surviving a major scare against a spirited Aston Villa side at a raucous Villa Park.

After securing a commanding 3-1 win in the first leg in Paris, the visitors appeared to have put the tie beyond reach by the half-hour mark in Birmingham. Goals from Achraf Hakimi and Nuno Mendes gave PSG a 2-0 lead on the night and a 5-1 aggregate advantage.

Aston Villa Ignite the Comeback

But just when it looked like a formality, Unai Emery's men began to fight back with renewed belief. On 34 minutes, Youri Tielemans latched onto a loose ball and rifled it into the net to give the home fans hope and reduce the aggregate to 5-2.

The second half brought sheer chaos. John McGinn cut through the heart of midfield and unleashed a rocket from outside the area that flew past Gianluigi Donnarumma into the top corner. 2-2 on the night, 5-3 overall. Suddenly, it was game on.

Moments later, Ezri Konsa volleyed home from close range after Marcus Rashford dazzled down the right flank and delivered a pinpoint cross. Villa Park erupted. 3-2 to Villa, 5-4 to PSG on aggregate — and over 30 minutes still to play.

PSG Survive the Storm

Villa nearly completed the fairytale when Tielemans connected with a header that was destined for the far corner, only for Donnarumma to pull off a stunning save. The hosts threw everything forward as members of the Royal Family watched on from the stands, but PSG clung on.

It wasn’t the miracle comeback, but it was a performance that will be remembered at Villa Park for years. PSG, meanwhile, eliminated their second Premier League opponent of the knockout stages and now await the winner of Real Madrid vs Arsenal in the Champions League semi-finals.

2024-25 UEFA Champions League

Aston Villa - PSG 3:2 (1:2)
Goals: Hakimi, 11 (0:1); Mendes N., 27 (0:2); Tielemans, 34 (1:2); McGinn J., 55 (2:2); Konsa, 58 (3:2)

Aston Villa: Martinez E.; Digne (Maatsen I., 76); Konsa; Onana A. (Ramsey J., 66); Torres Pau; Kamara B.; Cash; McGinn J. (Asensio, 66); Tielemans (Barkley, 88); Rogers M.; Rashford (Watkins, 76)
Bench: Olsen R.; Proctor; Disasi; Mings; Bogarde L.; Bailey
Yellow Cards: McGinn J. 42

PSG: Donnarumma G.; Marquinhos; Mendes N.; Hakimi; Vitinha F.; Kvaratskhelia; Neves J. P.; Pacho; Fabian Ruiz; Barcola B. (Doue D., 61); Dembele O.
Bench: Safonov M.; Tenas; Beraldo L.; Kimpembe; Lucas Hernandez; Zaire-Emery; Mayulu; Lee Kang-in; Mbaye; Ramos G.

another languages: uk ru

NewsRSS - News - Terrikon

02 August

21:46
Alexander Isak Still Keen on Liverpool Move Despite Newcastle Rejection
18:16
Charles Leclerc Stuns McLaren to Take Pole for Ferrari at the Hungarian Grand Prix
10:40
Ilya Zabarnyi Close to PSG Move - Deal Expected Within Days
08:45
Son Heung-min Confirms Tottenham Exit After a Decade

01 August

18:44
Newcastle Reject Liverpool's Opening £120m Bid for Alexander Isak
16:03
João Palhinha Joins Tottenham on Loan from Bayern Munich
09:15
Ukrainian Premier League Kicks Off 2025/26 Season
08:41
Trubin Keeps Clean Sheet as Benfica Clinch Portuguese Super Cup Over Sporting
08:25
UEFA Europa Conference League Qualifying: All Results from July 31
08:12
UEFA Europa League Third Qualifying Round: Full Fixture List Confirmed

31 July

16:46
Official: Dan Ndoye Joins Nottingham Forest in €46M Deal
16:29
AC Milan Crush Perth Glory 9–0 to End Asia-Pacific Tour in Style
16:19
Tottenham Stuns Arsenal With Long-Range Wonder Goal
16:07
Barcelona Thrash FC Seoul 7–3 in Asia Tour Clash
14:14
Alexander Isak Training at Former Club Amid Transfer Drama
08:39
Champions League Third Qualifying Round: All Confirmed Fixtures
08:17
Champions League Qualifying Drama: Wednesday’s Full Results and Key Surprises
00:25
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang Returns to Olympique de Marseille

30 July

21:55
Tottenham Ready to Bid for Illia Zabarnyi
18:29
Wirtz Scores on Debut as Liverpool Beat Yokohama
16:02
Olympic Champion Laura Dahlmeier Dies in Climbing Accident
12:51
It's Official: Luis Díaz Joins Bayern Munich
11:51
AS Roma Eye Kevin as Potential Replacement for Dovbyk
09:28
All Tuesday Results from the UEFA Champions League

29 July

20:19
Former Biathlon Star Laura Dahlmeier Injured in Mountaineering Accident in Pakistan